Afc Cup 2022 News

The AFC Cup inter-zone semifinal between Kolkata's ATK Mohun Bagan and another team will take place on September 7 at Salt Lake Stadium, the club said on Thursday. The Asian zone champions, who could be from Vietnam, Malaysia, or Indonesia, will square off against the Indian club.

In an unfortunate turn of events, Gokulam Kerala FC, the I-League winners, were eliminated from the AFC Cup 2022 after losing 2-1 to Bangladeshi side Bashundhara Kings at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday. Meanwhile, ATK Mohun Bagan progressed to the next round after win over Maziya.

On Tuesday, ATK Mohun Bagan blanked Sri Lankan Super League winners Blue Star SC 5-0 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata in the second round of the AFC Cup 2022 preliminary stage. ATK Mohun Bagan qualified for the playoffs thanks to goals from Joni Kauko (24', 39') and Manvir Singh (29', 89').