AFC Cup 2020 Matchday One: ASEAN Zone Preview

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup 2020 Matchday One: ASEAN Zone Preview

Kuala Lumpur: The 17th edition of the AFC Cup will get underway in the ASEAN Zone on Tuesday and Wednesday with 12 clubs from Southeast Asia set to battle it out. 

With 2019's ASEAN Zonal champions Hanoi FC not taking part in this year's edition, the field is open for a new force from the region to rise up.

Powerhouse Ceres Negros, who went close once again to reaching the AFC Champions League through the Play-offs, may well be the favourites to take up Hanoi's crown but it will be no easy task, with the quest for glory joined by 11 other sides representing seven nations.

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ASEAN Zone: Ones To Watch

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Zone: Ones To Watch

Kuala Lumpur: The group stage of the 2020 AFC Cup in the ASEAN Zone kicks off on Tuesday as 12 clubs from Southeast Asia prepare to fight for regional bragging rights and a place in the knockout rounds. 

From AFC Cup debutants to tournament heavyweights, there’s plenty to whet the appetite, and we’ve hand-picked six players for you to look out for.

 Zonal champions the target, says Yangon’s Mg Mg Lwin

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

 Zonal champions the target, says Yangon’s Mg Mg Lwin

Yangon: Maung Maung Lwin has revealed that Yangon United are going into the 2020 AFC Cup with their eyes firmly fixed on becoming the ASEAN Zonal champions ahead of their opening Group F game against Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City FC on Tuesday. 

On the forward’s maiden AFC Cup campaign, in 2018, Yangon advanced all the way to the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals before a narrow defeat at the hands of Ceres Negros of the Philippines.

After a disappointing group stage exit last year, though, the Myanmar National League side are looking for an improved showing this time round and Maung Maung Lwin believes they have what it takes to be the best in Southeast Asia.

AFC Cup 2020 Matchday One: West Zone Preview

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup 2020 Matchday One: West Zone Preview

Kuala Lumpur: Nearly 100 days after Al Ahed SC lifted the 2019 AFC Cup trophy with a 1-0 victory over DPR Korea’s 4.25, the Lebanese side and 11 other West Asian sides get the 2020 edition underway across groups A, B and C.

Syria, Bahrain, Lebanon, Palestine, Kuwait, Jordan and Oman are represented in the West Zone groups of the 2020 AFC Cup, with six clashes across Monday and Tuesday restarting the wheels in the race towards continental glory.

Nestor: The AFC Cup is vital to the growth of the game in Cambodia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Nestor: The AFC Cup is vital to the growth of the game in Cambodia

Svay Rieng: Coach Conor Nestor insisted that Svay Rieng's qualification for the 2020 AFC Cup on Wednesday will have a big impact, not only for the Cambodian champions but the country as a whole.

Svay Rieng's 3-0 win away at Laotian side Master7 FC completed a comprehensive 7-1 aggregate victory that concluded this week's ASEAN Zone play-offs and ensured Cambodia are represented for a fourth consecutive edition of the AFC Cup.

A result that is of particular significance for the Irishman at the helm of the club.

Play-off - 2nd Leg: Master7 FC 0-3 Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Play-off - 2nd Leg: Master7 FC 0-3 Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC

Vientiane: Cambodia’s Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng SC booked their place in the 2020 AFC Cup group stage with a 3-0 win over Master7 FC of Laos in the second leg of their Play-off on Wednesday, advancing 7-1 on aggregate. 

Two goals in the first half by Sam Oeun Pidor and Jean Marie Mbarga set the tone for Svay Rieng’s second leg victory as the C-League champions were hardly troubled at the National Stadium.

Svay Rieng will join Indonesia’s Bali United, Than Quang Ninh of Vietnam and the Philippines’ Ceres Negros FC in Group G, which starts on February 11.

Play-off - 2nd Leg: Yangon United FC 3-1 Indera SC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Play-off - 2nd Leg: Yangon United FC 3-1 Indera SC

Yangon: Yangon United FC of Myanmar eased into the 2020 AFC Cup Group Stage with a 9-2 aggregate win over Brunei Darussalam’s Indera SC after securing a 3-1 second leg triumph in the play-off on Wednesday.

In possession of a handsome lead following last week’s first leg in Bandar Seri Begawan, Tin Maung Tun’s side never looked in any danger despite being level at 1-1 at half-time, before extending their aggregate lead with second half goals to Emmanuel Ikechukwu and Than Paing.

Yangon United will now join Ho Chi Minh City FC, Lao Toyota FC and Hougang United FC in Group F, which begins on February 11.