Vietnam risk wasting Quang Hai's generational talent
Nguyen Quang Hai has been the star of Vietnam's rise in recent years but is running the risk of his career stagnating.
Could Lion City Sailors' Singapore title triumph be the birth of Asia's next superpower?
Having won their maiden Singapore Premier League title, can Lion City Sailors conquer Asia next?
Lion City Sailors crowned champions of Singapore
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ATK Mohun Bagan exit AFC Cup after Nasaf hammering
Uzbekistan club Nasaf beat ATK Mohun Bagan 6-0 in the single leg inter-zonal semifinal playoff.
ATKMB in AFC Cup knockouts after draw with Bashundhara Kings
A 1-1 draw with Bangladesh champions Bashundhara Kings helped Bagan top Group D to go through.
ATK Mohun Bagan edge closer to AFC Cup knockouts after defeating Maziya
ATK Mohun Bagan moved within a point of reaching the 2021 AFC Cup knockout stage after defeating Maziya Sports & Recreation of the Maldives 3-1.
Bengaluru FC out of AFC Cup after goalless draw
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ATK Mohun Bagan beat Bengaluru FC 2-0 in AFC Cup opener
ATK Mohun Bagan saw off a dull Bengaluru FC comfortably to start their AFC Cup campaign with a win.
Vietnam get Japan, Australia; heavyweights Korea Republic, Iran to face off
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Time for Vietnam's golden generation to deliver on the big stage
Vietnam's current side is regarded as the nation's "golden generation" and could be its best shot at qualifying for its first-ever FIFA World Cup.
Will Safawi shine brightest in absence of rival Quang Hai?
Safawi Rasid and Nguyen Quang Hai are born just 36 days apart, and they could decide who emerges triumphant in the upcoming Vietnam-Malaysia clash.
Toothless Lions displays hint at bigger issues for Singapore
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AFC moves World Cup qualifiers to UAE from China
China will no longer host Group A of the Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup due to challenges faced by several teams in travelling to China PR.
Japan in cruise control but stars have plenty to prove in WC qualifiers
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With league action cancelled, Indonesia looks to bounce back
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'Confident' AFC confirms 2023 Asian Cup in China
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ACL expansion brings hope to more Southeast Asia sides
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Successful end to 2020 means plenty more for Asian football
Despite all the delays and uncertainties, the AFC pulled off the Champions League in 2020 and that bodes well for its future.
Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim to miss Asian CL
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Matches, matches and more matches: Soccer's road map to 2022 World Cup won't be easy
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Shan United win Myanmar title, qualify for AFC Cup
Shan United wins the Myanmar National League crown, guaranteeing it a place in next season's AFC Cup.
Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim tops Terengganu
Johor Darul Ta'zim FC opens an eight-point lead atop the Malaysia Super League table.
Asian Football Confederation cancels AFC Cup
This year's edition of the AFC Cup has been canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the continent's governing body for soccer said Thursday.
Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim tops Perak FA
Johor Darul Ta'zim FC records a Malaysia Super League win with a 7-0 thrashing of Perak FA.
Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim wins in restart
Johor Darul Ta'zim edged Pahang FA 3-2 as the 2020 Malaysia Super League season resumed after a five-month stoppage.
AFC Cup Ladder
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ahed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Al Wahda | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Al Hidd | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Muharraq | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Al Salt | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| Al Ansar | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Markaz Balata | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -6 | 3 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Kuwait SC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Al-Faisaly | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Tishreen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| Markaz Shabab Al-Am'ari | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| ATK Mohun Bagan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Bashundara Kings | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Bengaluru FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 4 |
| Maziya | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ahal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| Dordoi | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| Ravshan Kulob | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nasaf Quarshi | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 9 |
| Khujand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Altyn Asyr | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Alay | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Bali United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boeung Ket | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hanoi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Kedah | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lion City Sailors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Persipura | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saigon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group I | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Geylang International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terengganu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group J | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Lee Man | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 |
| Eastern SC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Tainan City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Athletic 220 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 0 |