The teams began the one-legged Preliminary Stage 2 match-up at Newcastle Stadium just two games away from the AFC Champions League group stage and it was the hosts who opened the scoring through Ronald Vargas shortly after the interval, but Rizky Lestaluhu equalised to take the game to extra time.

Captain Boogaard then struck the decisive blow in the 101st minute before substitute Matthew Ridenton headed home with a minute to play as Newcastle finally saw off Persija’s brave resistance to secure a play-off with holders Kashima in Japan next Tuesday.

Newcastle took the lead four minutes into the second half through Ronald Vargas but Persija bounced back through Ramdani Lestaluhu's header only for Boogaard and Ridenton to seal the win in extra time to earn a playoff stage match against reigning champions Kashima Antlers in Japan on February 19.

Hanoi are through to the play-offs and will face Chinese Super League club Shandong Luneng on February 19.

Bangkok United caused early problems for Hanoi following a set-piece situation in the eighth minute, but with the goalmouth at his mercy Nelson Bonilla sent his effort wide.

Perak goalkeeper Hafizul Hakim was the hero when he saved two penalties in the sudden death shoot-out to send Perak through to the next round.

The victory for Mehmet Durakovic’s men sets up an exciting encounter in the play-offs with 2012 AFC Champions League winners Ulsan Hyundai on February 19.

Chiangrai claimed the lead through Lee Yong-rae but the visitors equalised with less than 10 minutes left in the first half.

Suriya Singmui, however, ensured the hosts went into the half-time break ahead, before Rosimar Amancio scored the final goal of the night three minutes from full-time.

Neri Caldeira Junior’s side will take on Japan's Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the playoff next Tuesday.

The win secures Pakhtakor’s passage into the play-offs where they will face United Arab Emirates’ Al-Nasr Sports Club on February 19.

Arash Rezavand opened the scoring for Saipa through a penalty in the eighth minute before Arman Ramezani doubled their tally in the 24th minute. The Central Asians sealed the win with two more goals in the final 20 minutes of the match.

Next Tuesday, Saipa will travel to Doha, Qatar to play Al Rayyan in the play-offs.