Abahani Limited’s dramatic win over Minerva Punjab away in Guwahati last year to make history was highlighted among three iconic moments in the first of the AFC’s ‘Magic Moments’ series.
A deep corner of Nabib Newaz Jibon followed by Kervens Belfort header across goal was converted by Masih Saighani in the stoppage time to help the Sky Blues advance into the Inter-Zone semifinals as the first ever club from Bangladesh.
The six-time Bangladesh Premier League winners had an unforgettable journey in the AFC Cup 2019. After only four points in first three matches, they came from behind to beat India’s Chennaiyin FC 3-2 before thrashing Manang Marshiangdi Club of Nepal 5-0 to set up the final day climax.
The other two games highlighted in the series were Kuwaiti side Qadsia SC’s victory over Arbil of Dubai in penalty shootout to clinch the 2014 AFC Cup title and Indonesian side Persija Jakarta’s 4-0 win over Johor Darun in front of record attendance to seal Asean Zonal semifinals.