AFC Challenge League
It was, by all accounts, a hugely successful edition with the pulsating final showcasing just how important the tournament is to the continent's developing clubs.
As we await next season's challenge to kick off, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on several interesting facts and figures that caught the eye.
As we await next season's challenge to kick off, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on several interesting facts and figures that caught the eye.
Thriller from start to end
The final at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium was everything the fans could have asked for as it was a thriller from start to end. Kuwait SC 26 attempts, 10 of which were on target, while six of Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC's 10 shots were also accurate. Crucially, Kuwait SC found the back of the net four times to the Cambodian side's three.
Smashing accuracy
Svay Rieng may have been left bitterly disappointed but an amazing stat they can be proud of is that all three of their strikes were from outside the box. They were also the tournament's highest scorers with 21 goals, four more than Kuwait SC who, however, played two matches less.
The final at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium was everything the fans could have asked for as it was a thriller from start to end. Kuwait SC 26 attempts, 10 of which were on target, while six of Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC's 10 shots were also accurate. Crucially, Kuwait SC found the back of the net four times to the Cambodian side's three.
Smashing accuracy
Svay Rieng may have been left bitterly disappointed but an amazing stat they can be proud of is that all three of their strikes were from outside the box. They were also the tournament's highest scorers with 21 goals, four more than Kuwait SC who, however, played two matches less.
Ammouri simply superb
Amr Abd El Fattah Ammouri was a deserving winner of the Most Valuable Player award as he was the livewire who sparked Kuwait SC's return to the forefront of continental foot, contributing three goals and four assists as his side added the AFC Challenge League title to their three AFC Cup™ triumphs.
Powerful Peprah
The final result could well had been different had the woodwork not denied Kwame Peprah when Svay Rieng were 2-0 up in the final. The Ghanaian, however, can walk tall as he was one of this season's success stories with his eight goals and never-say-attitude.
Amr Abd El Fattah Ammouri was a deserving winner of the Most Valuable Player award as he was the livewire who sparked Kuwait SC's return to the forefront of continental foot, contributing three goals and four assists as his side added the AFC Challenge League title to their three AFC Cup™ triumphs.
Powerful Peprah
The final result could well had been different had the woodwork not denied Kwame Peprah when Svay Rieng were 2-0 up in the final. The Ghanaian, however, can walk tall as he was one of this season's success stories with his eight goals and never-say-attitude.
Patrick plays his part
Peprah's teammate Patrick was equally important in Svay Rieng's journey to the final, with the Brazilian creating 19 chances. Who else by Ammouri led the Kuwait SC chart with 17.
Loose at the back
Kuwait SC only managed one clean sheet enroute to lifting the title while Svay Rieng had three. Amazingly, Kuwait SC conceded seven goals from the quarter-final stage onwards but netted 11 with attack being their preferred mode of defence.
Peprah's teammate Patrick was equally important in Svay Rieng's journey to the final, with the Brazilian creating 19 chances. Who else by Ammouri led the Kuwait SC chart with 17.
Loose at the back
Kuwait SC only managed one clean sheet enroute to lifting the title while Svay Rieng had three. Amazingly, Kuwait SC conceded seven goals from the quarter-final stage onwards but netted 11 with attack being their preferred mode of defence.
Passing accuracy
Both finalists did not have the best percentage in passing accuracy, with FC Abdysh-Ata topping the chart with 87%. Svay Rieng were just behind with 86% while Kuwait S recorded 82%.
No red mist
The red card was flashed only four times, with neither Kuwait SC or Svay Rieng at the receiving end. The Cmabodian side, in fact, won the Fairplay award.
Both finalists did not have the best percentage in passing accuracy, with FC Abdysh-Ata topping the chart with 87%. Svay Rieng were just behind with 86% while Kuwait S recorded 82%.
No red mist
The red card was flashed only four times, with neither Kuwait SC or Svay Rieng at the receiving end. The Cmabodian side, in fact, won the Fairplay award.
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