Plazibat: I believe Hougang can qualify for knockout stage

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Plazibat: I believe Hougang can qualify for knockout stage

Yangon: In-form striker Stipe Plazibat is confident that AFC Cup debutants Hougang United can progress to the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals should they take points from Yangon United on Tuesday.

Ahead of the match in Yangon, the-AFC.com spoke exclusively to Hougang's hitman to get his view on the crucial Group F tie, his previous experiences of the AFC Cup with former club Home United, and his friendship with a Bayern Munich star.

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#AFCCup2020: Vote for your Standout Player to date

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

#AFCCup2020: Vote for your Standout Player to date

Kuala Lumpur: In two action-packed rounds of fixtures in the 2020 AFC Cup’s ASEAN and West Zones, there has been no shortage of talent on display for Asian football fans to enjoy. 

Early days it may be, but a number of players have already lit up the tournament and the-AFC.com highlights five who have produced the goods in the matches to date.

Analysis: Ho Chi Minh City edge Hougang for maiden victory

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: Ho Chi Minh City edge Hougang for maiden victory

Singapore: A dominant hour of play from visitors Ho Chi Minh City FC brought the AFC Cup debutants their first win on the Continent, despite a late scare, against Singapore's Hougang United on Tuesday.

Having shared an action-packed 2-2 draw with Yangon United in their bow on the Asian stage a fortnight ago, there were goals galore again for Ho Chi Minh City although this time they returned home with all three points after an exciting 3-2 win at Jalan Besar Stadium.

Group F - MD2: Hougang United FC 2-3 Ho Chi Minh City FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group F - MD2: Hougang United FC 2-3 Ho Chi Minh City FC

Singapore: Ho Chi Minh City FC produced a dominant opening hour, before enduring a nervy finale in their 3-2 win over Singapore’s Hougang United FC in their 2020 AFC Cup Group F tie at the Jalan Besar Stadium in Tuesday.

The Vietnamese side were cruising at 3-0 after an Amido Balde double followed Nguyen Cong Phuong’s opening goal, but a late brace from Hougang’s Stipe Plazibat meant the visitors’ handsome lead nearly evaporated

Eventually secured, Ho Chi Minh City’s three points see them leapfrog their Singaporean opponents into second place in the group, with Hougang dropping down to third.

Maziya secure second Maldives league title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Maziya secure second Maldives league title

Male: Maziya Sports & Recreation will head into the 2020 AFC Cup with their confidence boosted after lifting their second Dhivehi Premier League title. 

Maziya, who will play in Group E of the 2020 AFC Cup, clinched the title despite falling to a 2-1 defeat to Eagles on Monday.

Marjan Sekulovski's side have 51 points, six more than second-placed Eagles with TC Sports third.

AFC Cup 2020 Allianz Goal of the Week: Yakob Sayuri (PSM Makassar)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup 2020 Allianz Goal of the Week: Yakob Sayuri (PSM Makassar)

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com has announced that PSM Makassar's Yakob Sayuri is the winner of this week’s Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for the 2020 AFC Cup after a public vote on the AFC’s official website.

Sekulovski: Maziya played like heroes

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Sekulovski: Maziya played like heroes

Bangalore: Maziya S&R head coach Marjan Sekulovski had the highest praise for his players after a superb performance against JSW Bengaluru FC of India saw the Maldives club seal a place in the 2020 AFC Cup Group Stage.

The Malé-based club were pushed to the limit in the play-off second leg tie at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday, needing penalties to beat Bengaluru 4-3 after the match had ended 4-4 on aggregate after extra time.

Sekulovski attributed Maziya's victory to solid preparation, saying the side had been braced for all eventualities, including penalties.