AFC Cup

Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri scores twice as India beat Bangladesh 2-0

Chhetri scored both his goals in the second half of the match as he netted the ball into the goalpost in the 79th and 92nd minutes. With this win, India has risen to the third spot in Group E with six points from seven games.

Jun 07, 2021, 22:35 PM IST

AFC Cup: Group D matches postponed after Bengaluru FC breach COVID-19 protocols

Bengaluru FC were scheduled to face local club Eagles FC in a playoff match after which the Group D matches were scheduled to start on May 14 with fellow Indian Super League (ISL) side ATK Mohun Bagan facing the winners of the playoff.

May 09, 2021, 17:29 PM IST

AFC Cup 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

The competition, in which teams from more minor nations in Asia participate, had been suspended since March due to the novel coronavirus crisis.

Sep 10, 2020, 17:47 PM IST

Coronavirus outbreak: Chennai City FC's AFC cup matches postponed

The Asian football governing body said that it will closely monitor the situation before deciding when to recommence the 2020 AFC Cup season.

Mar 18, 2020, 20:21 PM IST

Chennaiyin FC beat Abahani Dhaka 1-0 in AFC Cup, move to top of group

Abahani's Wellington Priori deflected into his own net in the 79th minute to the glee of the Chennaiyin supporters at the TransStadia Arena here.

Apr 30, 2019, 22:46 PM IST

Minerva Punjab seek maiden AFC Cup victory in first home match

Minerva are now at third spot in Group E with two points while Manang Marshyangdi are at the bottom after losing both their matches so far.

Apr 30, 2019, 20:47 PM IST

Minerva Punjab granted permission to use Kalinga Stadium for one AFC Cup match, not shutting shop for now

Minerva had earlier alleged that on the All India Football Federation's insistence, the Odisha government had withdrawn permission to use the stadium against Manang Marshyangdi Club of Nepal for the Group E match.

Apr 11, 2019, 17:40 PM IST

Bengaluru FC beat Aizawl FC 3-1 in AFC Cup group match

Indian Super League runners-up side Bengaluru FC bounced back from a goal down to outwit former I-League champions Aizawl FC 3-1 in an AFC Cup Group E clash at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here today.

Apr 05, 2018, 22:43 PM IST

Bengaluru FC beat Dhaka Abahani 1-0 in AFC Cup group game

Abahani almost equalised during the stoppage time when Saad Uddin's right-footed shot sailed over horizontal. Before that, Bangladeshi outfit made another foray into Bengaluru box in the 82nd minute through Saad, who freed Mohammed Mamun Miah only to find him squander it from close range.

Mar 14, 2018, 23:25 PM IST

Aizawl FC beaten 1-3 by New Radiant in AFC Cup

India's Aizawl FC suffered a 1-3 drubbing at the hands of New Radiant in their maiden group stage AFC Cup match, with inspirational skipper Ali Ashfaq's hat-trick leading the Maldivian charge on Wednesday.

Mar 14, 2018, 21:35 PM IST

Bengaluru FC ride on Toni Dovale hat-trick to storm into AFC Cup group stage

The other two other goals were scored by Erik Paartalu and Rahul Bheke in 36th and 90th minute. 

Feb 21, 2018, 11:35 AM IST

Bengaluru FC name 30-man squad for AFC Cup playoff stages

Bengaluru FC have named a 30-man squad for the coming preliminary and playoff stages of 2018 AFC Cup.

Jan 21, 2018, 17:17 PM IST

Bengaluru FC fail to reach AFC Cup final

Needing to overturn a 0-1 first leg defeat in their away match on September 27, Bengaluru conceded a goal as early as the fourth minute when the Tajikistan side scored through a penalty converted by Nuriddin Davronov.

Oct 18, 2017, 22:10 PM IST

AFC Cup: Bengaluru suffer 0-1 loss to Istiklol of Tajikistan

The visiting side survived an incessant onslaught from FC Istiklol, the 2015 champions, but the home side's profligacy in front of goal saved Bengaluru from losing the match by a bigger margin.

Sep 28, 2017, 00:06 AM IST

AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC ease past North Korean club 3-0

Goals on either side of the break by skipper Sunil Chhetri (32nd minute, Penalty) and Udanta Singh (51st) put the Blues 2-0 up before Lenny Rodrigues joined the party with a goal in the 77th minute. 

Aug 23, 2017, 22:13 PM IST

WATCH: Sunil Chhetri powers India past Kyrgyzstan in AFC Cup qualifier with a beautiful goal

The Stephen Constantine-coached side won their first match against Myanmar 1-0 and are at top of the four-team group.

Jun 13, 2017, 23:21 PM IST

AFC Cup: Skipper Sunil Chhetri's goal guides India to 1-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan in qualifier

Chhetri drilled a lot shot with his right foot off a fine pass from Jeje Lalpekhlua in the 69th minute to lead India to a crucial win in the home leg tie of the Group A third round qualifiers of the 2019 Asian Cup.

Jun 13, 2017, 22:45 PM IST

AIFF set to grant AFC Cup slot to ISL winners: Sources

Granting the AFC Cup play-off berth to ISL winners would mean that ISL would no longer be a private tournament but a recognised league under the aegis of the AIFF, AFC and FIFA.

Jun 09, 2017, 22:21 PM IST

Federation Cup Final Preview: Defending champions Mohun Bagan start favourites against Bengaluru FC

During the course of this season, Bagan have faced Bengaluru FC five times with their last meeting during AFC Cup Group league fixture resulting in 3-1 win in favour of green and maroon brigade.

May 20, 2017, 18:06 PM IST

AFC Cup: Mohun Bagan dent Bengaluru FC's chances with 3-1 win in Kolkata

Mohun Bagan are already out of the tournament and they are now at third spot with six points.

May 17, 2017, 23:56 PM IST