AFC Cup: 3 Things To Look Out For

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup: 3 Things To Look Out For

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup group stage in the West and ASEAN Zones drew to a close last week but qualification spots in the Central, South and East Zones remain up for grabs ahead of the penultimate round of fixtures. 

With crucial matches to be played on Tuesday and Wednesday, the-AFC.com picks out the key things to look out for as seven teams from Groups D, E and I aim to boost their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds.

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The Week In Numbers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Week In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Fans were treated to yet another scintillating week of AFC Cup action across the continent last week as eight spots in the knockout rounds were confirmed.

A glut of penalties and away wins, as well as the competition's leading scorers continuing to produce the goods are among the highlights of the-AFC.com's look back at the most eye-catching statistics from the latest round of fixtures.

AFC Cup MD6: What They Said 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup MD6: What They Said 

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com looks back on the week's AFC Cup action through the words of some of the key men involved. The Knockout Stages were the main focus this time out, with the West Asia and ASEAN Zone semi-finals decided. 

We started very hard in Johor. We saved I think eight players there from our first 11 and we lost three-nil. After that we collected points from all our home games and today we could win, so it’s very good for Persija.

Persija Jakarta coach Stefano Cugurra hailing his side’s performance in this year’s AFC Cup after they qualified for the ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals

Analysis: New Radiant execute game plan to rise to Group E summit

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: New Radiant execute game plan to rise to Group E summit

Male: New Radiant SC moved to the top of Group E of the 2018 AFC Cup on Wednesday with a 2-0 victory over 2016 finalists JSW Bengaluru of India that left the Maldivian side with knockout stage qualification in their own hands.

The hosts emerged clear and comprehensive winners of a game in which they were forced to work without the ball for long periods. While they may have lost the possession battle, they earned their success through ascendancy in territory and chance creation.

Happy to let their opponents play, the speed and accuracy of their transition play proved decisive to the match outcome.

Analysis: Assertive Aizawl earn deserved first point

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: Assertive Aizawl earn deserved first point

Dhaka: Aizawl FC of India picked up their first point in Group E of the 2018 AFC Cup on Wednesday, drawing 1-1 away to Abahani Limited Dhaka of Bangladesh.

The game was finely poised throughout, and despite the hosts being the ones more in need of the win it was actually the visitors who packed the most punch over the 90 minutes.

Analysis: Persija storm into knockout rounds

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: Persija storm into knockout rounds

Singapore: Indonesian giants Persija Jakarta booked their spot in the 2018 AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal semi-finals with a comprehensive 4-2 win over Tampines Rovers on Tuesday.

The visitors were in control of the match throughout the 90 minutes and scored four goals in a game for the third time this campaign as they made it four wins from six in one of the competition's most hard-fought groups.

Allianz Goal of the Week: Safawi Rasid (Johor Darul Ta'zim)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Allianz Goal of the Week: Safawi Rasid (Johor Darul Ta'zim)

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com has announced that Johor Darul Ta'zim's Safawi Rasid is the winner of this week’s Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for the 2018 AFC Cup after a public vote on the AFC’s official website.