AFC Cup: The Week In Numbers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup: The Week In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Excitement is building in the AFC Cup after the latest round of fixtures again did not disappoint. 

Join the-AFC.com as we pick out the stats and facts that stood during another pulsating week.

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AFC Cup: The Week In Numbers

Analysis: Altyn Asyr dominate in Istiklol draw

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: Altyn Asyr dominate in Istiklol draw

Balkanabat: There was plenty of late drama at Sport Toplumy on Wednesday, as Alty Asyr of Turkmenistan struck twice late on to draw 2-2 with Tajikistan’s FC Istiklol in the 2018 AFC Cup.

The hosts ultimately managed to keep pace in Group D, but could have saved themselves plenty of hassle with greater concentration at both ends of the pitch.

Attack, attack, attack for Altyn Asyr

Mike Ott: Victory over Shan United was important for Ceres

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Mike Ott: Victory over Shan United was important for Ceres

Yangon: Filipino champions Ceres Negros kept on course for a second consecutive appearance in the AFC Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 win over Myanmar's Shan United.

AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal champions in 2017, and looking like they will be in the mix for the title in this year's competition, Ceres Negros of the Philippines chalked up a third win in four continental games by narrowly edging Shan United 1-0 in Yangon.

And it was a victory that could be vital, according to Ceres midfielder Mike Ott.

Sofyan aiming to ‘make sure’ Persija progress

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Sofyan aiming to ‘make sure’ Persija progress

Jakarta: Persija Jakarta captain Ismed Sofyan is targeting a place in the knockout rounds of the AFC Cup after the Indonesian giants claimed all three points against Vietnam’s Song Lam Nghe An on Wednesday.

Persija went into the Group H game at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium three points behind their opponents with three games to play, before creating chance upon chance in what proceeded to be an onslaught onto the visiting goal.