It was a cagey opening 10 minutes as both teams jostled for early possession, with Erem looking the more dangerous on the break.

Shenzhen, despite having Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh in their ranks, could not find a way past their opponents as Erem held firm at the back.

Naft Al Wasat took time in settling into the match as Al Rayyan enjoyed the early advantage with two chances in the opening minutes.

Al Rayyan’s Said Albulushi was left unmarked on the right flank but his effort in the first minute failed to find the target and he wasted another opportunity to score two minutes later from a similar position.

Oceans are the most successful club in the competition's history following title triumphs in 2011, 2014 and 2016, one more than Thailand’s Chonburi Bluewave.

Hoshi, who was part of all three of Oceans' title-winning campaign, is confident that the Japanese club can create more history by winning a fourth crown.

Lebanon's Bank of Beirut, bronze medallists in 2018, will be ready when they begin their Group C campaign alongside Vamos FC of Indonesia, newcomers Soro Company of Tajikistan and Myanmar's Victoria University College.

Reigning champions Mes Sungun Varzeqan are primed to defend their title in Bangkok but will have to navigate past three-time champions Nagoya Oceans of Japan, United Arab Emirates' Al Dhafra Sports & Cultural Club and debutants Kazma SC of Kuwait in Group D.

With less than a week to go before the tournament begins at the Bangkok Arena on August 7, the-AFC.com takes a trip down memory lane as we look at the winners of the previous nine editions of the AFC Futsal Club Championship.

To mark its commemorative milestone, the-AFC.com celebrates the remarkable progress of club futsal in Asia.

Over the years, there were many classic encounters which saw entertaining draws or a shock result, here’s our pick of the top five.