DPR Korea’s 4.25 SC have already secured first place in Group I, but there remains all to play for in Group D as FC Istiklol of Tajikistan and Turkmenistan’s Altyn Asyr battle it out for top spot, while New Radiant SC of the Maldives and India’s JSW Bengaluru do likewise in Group E.

Having come into the home leg with the away goal advantage after drawing 1-1 in the reverse fixture, Al Faisaly looked to get an early goal to move into a comfortable position. Alban Meha tried his luck from distance, but his effort was saved by Al Jazeera goalkeeper Ahmad Nawwas halfway through the first half.

Al Faisaly had a golden chance to take the lead five minutes before the end of the first half, when Polish striker Lukasz Gikiewicz was shackled by defender Zaid Jaber inside the box. Gikiewicz stepped up to take the resulting spot-kick himself but saw his attempt saved by Nawwas as the first half ended goalless.

Ahead of a week from which will see the number of teams in the competition whittled down to just seven, the-AFC.com highlights five things to look out for across the continent.

There was no shortage of goals and excitement at both end of the continent as the ball found the back of the net 17 times in four matches. Find out some of the other notable figures as the-AFC.com looks back at the week in numbers.

Persija Jakarta are a good team and I think in this tournament they are the favourites, but as a team we played together and followed the coach’s plan. When I came on as a sub, the coach told me to try and shoot, so I did and unexpectedly it went in the back of the net. We are looking forward to the next game against them at their home.

Hafiz Nor (above, left) came off the bench to score the decisive goal in the 3-2 victory over Persija Jakarta, and the Home United midfielder reveals he had words of advice from coach Aidil Sharin.

Persija’s last trip to Singapore just two weeks ago resulted in a 4-2 victory over Tampines Rovers, but this time round at they found themselves two down inside 10 minutes and, despite dominating much of the game, returned to the Indonesian capital in need of another strong performance at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.