Member Associations - Bahrain Football Association (BFA)

The result meant both finished on two points as they exited the competition.

With two wins, the 2022 AFC Cup™ champions have an unassailable lead while Al Ahli, on three points, still retain a chance of progression should they finish as the best runners-up from the three West region groups.

Shahab Al Ahli Dubai moved three clear in the UAE Pro League after defeating Sharjah in a top-of-the-table clash.

There were also matches in Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

Korea Republic finished ahead on goal difference and as a result, qualified for the Finals while China PR advanced as one of the best five runners-up.

In the earlier game, Bahrain defeated Bhutan 1-0 to end their campaign on a high.

Al Ahli had the better of the chances and will feel they should have taken more from the game.

China PR defeated Maldives 9-0 while Korea Republic beat Bahrain 2-0.

Midfielder Al Humaidan scored either side of half-time to earn Al Khaldiya their second win as they joined Air Force SC and Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun on six points.

In the group’s other fixture, Bahrain edged Maldives 1-0 to secure their first win

Al Duhail SC returned to winning ways to stay ahead in the Qatar Stars League while matches were also played in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman.