Kuala Lumpur: The first round of 2019 AFC Cup fixtures will take place in the Central, South and East Zones on Wednesday as the 12 sides get set to begin their Continental campaigns.
Versatile Matos aims to keep Persija on winning track
Jakarta: Bruno Matos has taken on the mantle of goal-getter for Persija Jakarta in the absence of last year's leading scorer Marko Simic, and the Brazilian will be the main threat for the Indonesians when they face Ceres Negros on Wednesday.
Abahani expect instant impact from new signing Wellington Priori
Kathmandu: The Bangladesh champions Abahani Dhaka Limited are looking to their new Brazilian import to help kick off their 2019 AFC Cup campaign in winning fashion, when they are hosted by Nepalese debutants Manang Marshyangdi Club on Wednesday.
Tai Po's Sandro excited for opener against ex-club Kitchee
Hong Kong: Tai Po FC forward Sandro will face familiar foes in the team's AFC Cup 2019 Group I opener when former employers Kitchee SC host the all-Hong Kong affair on Wednesday at Mong Kok Stadium.
Beirut: Mohamad Kdouh netted a hat-trick as Lebanon’s Al Ahed romped to a 4-2 victory over Oman’s Al Suwaiq at a rainy Camille Chamoun Sport City Stadium on Monday.
Arad: Ahmed Ashkar’s second-half strike was the difference as Syria’s Al Jaish snatched a vital 1-0 win over Jordan’s Al Wehdat on Matchday Three of the 2019 AFC Cup Group A on Monday.
Kuwait City: A brace from Hashim Isa handed Bahrain’s Malkiya the top spot in the 2019 AFC Cup Group C after a 2-1 win over Qadsia at Jaber Al Ahmed International Stadium on Monday.