Inaugural edition of secondary club football tournament organized by the AFC
International football competition
The 2004 AFC Cup was the first edition of the AFC Cup , played by clubs from nations who are members of the Asian Football Confederation .
Qualification
The 'developing' 14 nations in the Asian Football Confederation were invited to nominate one or two clubs to participate in the 2004 competition.
Group stage
Group A
1 Al Sha'ab Ibb were awarded a 3–0 win as Muktijoddha Sangsad KS did not show up for the match.
2 The match was cancelled after a general strike in Yemen left Al Sha'ab Ibb unable to show up for the match.
Group B
Group C
Group D
Group E
Ranking of second-placed teams
Three best runners-up, one from groups A, B and C and two from groups D and E, qualify for the quarter-finals.
Group runners-up (West & Central Asia Zone)
Group runners-up (East, South & South East Asia Zone)
Knockout stage
Bracket
Quarter-finals
Matches
3–3 on aggregate; Al-Wahda won on away goals.
Geylang United won 5–3 on aggregate.
Al-Jaish won 3–0 on aggregate.
Home United won 5–4 on aggregate.
Semi-finals
Matches
Al-Wahda won 2–1 on aggregate.
Al-Jaish won 6–1 on aggregate.
Final
Matches
3–3 on aggregate; Al-Jaish won on away goals.
2004 AFC Cup Winners
Al-Jaish First title
Statistics
Top goalscorers
See also
References
External links
AFC Cup era, 2004–2024
Seasons Finals
AFC Champions League Two era, 2024–present
Seasons Finals
Domestic leagues Domestic cups Regional club competitions AFC club competitions National team competitions