Al Kuwait

Persipura Robertino Pugliara's hat-trick helped Persipura thrash Al Kuwait 6-1 and become the first Indonesian team to reach the AFC Cup last four.

Al Kuwait South China and Al Kuwait continued their good runs of form in the first qualifying round of the AFC Champions League on Sunday.

Javad Nekounam Iran captain Javad Nekounam was satisfied with his team's draw against Nigeria in Group F but has called for improvement.

Al Kuwait Defending champions Al Kuwait made sure of their place in the final of the AFC Cup with a 3-0 second-leg semi-final win over East Bengal.