Goals from Mahmoud Aliwisat and Mohammed Rashid either side of half-time proved decisive for the hosts, who will take a two-goal advantage to next Tuesday’s second leg in Seeb.

With the group stage of the AFC Cup in sight ahead of the five games across the Continent, the-AFC.com has picked out five players to look out for in the first legs of the Qualifiers.

Hilal Alquds Club, aiming for a second straight appearance in the group stage of the AFC Cup, square off in the first leg of the play-off against Sur Club who are making their return to the competition for the first time since 2008.

The 2020 AFC Cup will be immensely significant for the participating teams, as for the first time-ever, the champions will automatically qualify for the 2021 AFC Champions League in the play-off stage.

Makassar, who will face Timor Leste's Lalenok United FC in the play-off stage of the 2020 AFC Cup, have signed a two-year contract with the vastly experienced Croatian.

A proven winner, Makassar will be hoping Hodak, 49, can steer them to honours as the reigning Piala Indonesia champions look to stamp their mark domestically and on the continent.

Worawut’s skewed attempt to punch Stephan Schrock’s centre clear six minutes into the second half flew into his own goal and that was enough to take Risto Vidakovic’s side into the next round after holding off an increasingly desperate Port FC attack.

First-half strikes from Migjen Basha and Josh Hope gave the A-League club a 2-0 lead with Robbie Kruse, Ola Toivonen and Elvis Kamsoba completing the win in the second half.

Victory will now face 2018 champions Kashima Antlers of Japan in next week's Playoff with the winners to advance to Group E alongside China PR's Beijing FC, Thailand's Chiangrai United and another side from the qualifying rounds.

Burriam broke the deadlock in the second half through goals from Bernardo Cuesta and Ricardo Bueno, while Hochiminh scored a late consolation through Pape Diakite.

The Thailand side will now face Shanghai SIPG of China PR in next week's Playoff with the winners to advance to Group H alongside Australia's Sydney FC, Yokohama F. Marinos of Japan and Korea Republic side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.