Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: With the final round of matches in the 2016 AFC Cup Group Stage almost upon us, there remains plenty to fight for as the final places in the competition’s Round of 16 look to be filled. Here, the-afc.com previews the action that will take place in Groups A to H on Tuesday and Wednesday.
It will go down to the wire in Group F on Tuesday with just three points separating the top three and the trio all still in the running to qualify for the Round of 16.
Kitchee FC, however, remain in pole position to finish on top but will welcome a Balestier Khalsa outfit looking to advance to the knockout round for the first time in their history.
Second-placed Kaya FC entertain New Radiant SC with their fate in their own hands as a win would guarantee their progress, although a draw could prove to be enough.
Should they finish off the job, it would ensure that the Philippines has two representatives in the last 16, with Ceres La Salle already through thanks to a top-two finish in Group E.
Selangor FA, currently second in the group, visit Tampines Rovers - who are just a point behind them - in what is effectively a duel for a spot in the knockout round, meaning Ceres cannot be eliminated regardless of the result in their home game against Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Ltd.
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