Challenge Cup Opponents Involved in Friendlies

Afghanistan, Laos and Sri Lanka, 3 out of 4 contenders in Group C of AFC Challenge Cup Qualifiers, played friendly matches in preparation for AFC Challenge Cup Qualifiers on Feb 25 and 26.

Afghanistan played Etihad Fishwar, an Iranian club based in Dubai on Feb 25. Belal Arezou scored from the spot to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win. Afghanistan media reported Etihad Fishwar used a number of Arab players in its squad against Afghanistan. Afghanistan team had defeated this team 6-1 in late January.

Laos played a 3-3 draw with Malaysia U23 in Laos capital. This was the last friendly match of Laos ahead of Group C qualifiers that are going to be hosted by Laos. Laos team had played two Thai teams and North Korea as well.

Sri Lanka also traveled to Thailand for a week long training where it has played one friendly match against Osotspa so far. The scoreline was not in favor of Sri Lanka as it was defeated 3-1 by this Thai club. Sri Lanka scored in the latest minutes of the match from the spot.

Afghanistan is flying to Bangkok and then to Laos tonight.