Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Hong Kong: A wild night at Mong Kok Stadium saw Tai Po FC substitute Chung Wai Keung turn match-winner as his side came out on top 4-2 over local rivals Kitchee SC in their opening Group I fixture of the 2019 AFC Cup.
Tai Po FC's first ever AFC Cup win was always going to be one for the record books, but its entry into the annals of the club's history took on extra flourish with an exciting six-goal thriller against countrymen Kitchee SC.
And it was to be extra special for 23-year-old forward Chung Wai Keung, although it didn't begin at all the way he would have planned.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Hong Kong: Two dramatic late goals gave Wofoo Tai Po their first ever AFC Cup victory as they beat Hong Kong rivals Kitchee SC 4-2 in their Matchday One Group I clash on Wednesday.
The visitors made a decent early opening when Igor Sartori’s low cross from the left found Sandro, but the striker couldn’t keep his shot down.
Hirokane Harima then had a good chance for the home side after a through pass from Jordi Tarres. But the striker’s tame effort lacked conviction and it was comfortably saved by Tai Po goalkeeper Tsang Man Fai.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
New Taipei: DPR Korea champions 4.25 SC kicked off their 2019 AFC Cup Group I campaign with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei’s Hang Yuan on Wednesday.
The visitors started the game on the front foot and Won Song’s spectacular curling effort from 20 yards brought out a flying save from Huang Chiu-Lin after 14 minutes.
Some determined defensive blocks kept 4.25 SC out on several occasions but the opening goal looked a matter of time as the Koreans continued to dominate.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Singapore: Abdil Qaiyyim, the match winner for Home United in their 2019 AFC Cup Group H encounter with Lao Toyota, spoke of his delight after his header on the stroke of half time sealed their first win of this year’s campaign.
Having made the ASEAN Zonal Final for the last two years, the Protectors were confident of another good showing in the AFC Cup, but without a win after their first two games they were desperate to get back on the winners’ list to get their campaign back on track.
They were made to work hard for their 1-0 win, but Qaiyyim’s header in first half stoppage time was enough to seal all three points.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Cibinong: Marwin Angeles, the hero for Kaya FC in their 1-1 draw with Indonesia’s PSM Makassar, has praised his side’s never-say-die attitude after he scored a dramatic stoppage time equaliser to keep the Filipino side top of Group H on Tuesday.
Kaya came into the 2019 AFC Cup match in Indonesia top of Group H on goal difference ahead of the Indonesians, so a win was crucial for either side as they both look to advance to the ASEAN Zonal Semi Finals.
Despite the home side dominating possession, and taking the lead early in the second half, Kaya never gave up and secured a vital point when Angeles was found unmarked in the box in the 93rd minute, controlling the ball on his chest and volleying home past Rivki Mokodompit.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bacolod City: Stephan Schröck has emphasised the significance of Ceres Negros’ 1-0 victory over Indonesia’s Persija Jakarta in the 2019 AFC Cup on Wednesday as the Filipino side moved five points clear at the top of Group G.
Ceres went into the game two points ahead of their opponents after claiming maximum points from their two previous games, but were up against arguably their biggest rivals for the one automatic qualification spot.
Bienvenido Maranon’s early strike ultimately settled proceedings as the striker’s fifth goal of the campaign proved enough for Ceres to finish the day in a commanding position at the midway point of the group stage.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Beirut: Hat-trick hero Mohamad Kdouh has admitted that Al Ahed’s 4-2 victory over Oman’s Al Suwaiq in Group C on Monday means the Lebanese side still maintain realistic hope of reaching the AFC Cup knockout rounds.
Al Ahed had drawn their opening two games 0-0 but got off to the perfect start in rainy conditions at Sports City Stadium when Nour Mansour put them in front in the first minute.
Kdouh then doubled their advantage just after the 15-minute mark before his second-half brace ultimately ensured a 4-2 win as Al Ahed moved into second place in the standings, two points behind Bahrain’s Malkiya Club.