With the sport all over Asia taking a break, the-AFC.com takes you on a tour across the continent, looking at grounds where the scenic views are as much an attraction as the football itself.

Central Asia is a region with a proud footballing past, and the extended outlook appears equally bright with several talented youngsters emerging in recent years.

Join the the-AFC.com as we profile seven youngsters from Asian football’s Central Zone who look poised for long and successful careers in the game.

For the first edition, we look at six different clubs from across the breadth of the Asian Football Confederation and explore the meaning behind their unique team nicknames.

After featuring fabulous free-kicks, long-range stunners and individual brilliance, this week's edition takes in one of our most popular categories: acrobatic goals. Athletic, exciting and often jaw-dropping, enjoy these magnificent efforts and then select your favourite by voting at the bottom of the article.

The decision came after the J.League Extraordinary Executive Committee convened on Thursday, with all 56 clubs agreeing to the move.

The 2020 season, which began in February, was postponed two days later due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and J.League Chairman Mitsuru Murai said the decision to permit promotion will encourage players to compete in such a situation, while protecting clubs from events out of their control.

Goals from Zufar Akbaraliev and Ilkhomjon Baratov proved decisive for Istaravshan, who appear poised for a competitive campaign when the 2020 Tajik League campaign begins next month.

Istaravshan’s title is their first trophy since lifting the second tier Tajikistan First League title in 2018, and comes less than three years after their promotion from regional football.