Kuala Lumpur: Special goals, moments and action were all present after an exciting 2019 AFC Champions League Preliminary Stage 2 concluded on Tuesday.
There were eight matches across the continent with three going to extra time and one being decided on penalties as the sides battled it out to move a step closer to the group stage. With the victorious teams now starting to think about next week's final Play-off round, we check out some reaction from those involved.
Party time
Nasir Basharudin gave fans an exclusive look inside the jubilant Perak dressing room after the Malaysian side scraped past Hong Kong's Kitchee SC 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Next up is a trip to 2012 AFC Champions League winners Ulsan Hyundai of Korea Republic.
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Asia Bossku !
A special dedication
It was a memorable first start for Zobahan for Nigerian forward Christian Osaguona. The 28-year-old had joined the Isfahan club just a fortnight ago so his 110th-minute winner against Kuwait SC, that took Zobahan into the 2019 AFC Champions League play-offs, was already an important milestone.
But for personal reasons it had a more profound meaning, coming on the day of his mother's birthday – many happy returns!
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I dedicate this goal to you today Mum happy Birthday
Double celebration
Chiang Rai defender Brinner had two reasons to celebrate on Tuesday, after he revealed earlier in the day that he first met his partner exactly 17 years ago. Several hours later the Brazilian helped the Thai side defeat Myanmar's Yangon United 3-1 to set up a date with Japan's Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
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12/02/2002 foi quando ficamos pela 1 vez e hoje estamos completando 17 anos juntos! Só tenho agradecer a Deus por sempre está ao meu e ter me dado 2 filhos abençoados, peço a DEUS q ele possa abençoar ainda mais o nosso casamento por muitos anos! TE AMO ???? @flamsouza
Eye for the spectacular
Pakhtakor's 2-1 victory over Air Force Club witnessed three stunning goals, the first of which was an acrobatic bicycle kick from Jaloliddin Masharipov. The striker, who shared a picture on Instagram of him in full flight, will be grateful to the photographer who caught it on camera.
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Gool?
Splashing around
Doan Van Hau took to Instagram to show that the Hanoi FC players were enjoying a well-earned break in the pool on Wednesday morning after Nguyen Van Quyet struck a late penalty to defeat Bangkok United 1-0 and line up a clash against China's Shandong Luneng.
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Swimming???? #HNFC
Flying high
Newcastle Jets will take the long flight to Japan to face defending champions Kashima Antlers next Tuesday after defeating Indonesia's Persija Jakarta 3-1 after extra time. Captain Jason Boogaard is delighted with the chance to play on the biggest stage.
Thanks for the support
Two-time AFC Cup runners-up FC Istiklol may have missed out on the chance to qualify for their first AFC Champions League after a 4-2 loss to AGMK FC, but the club were delighted with the travelling band of fans who made the trip from Tajikistan to Uzbekistan to cheer the team on. Here's a picture they shared on their official Facebook account.
Photos: Getty Images, Hanoi FC
Source: the-afc.com