AFC Challenge League
Four of the quarter-final spots have been filled, with Oman's Al Seeb Club assured of a top spot finish in the West Zone's Group C.
In the East Zone, Myanmar's Shan United FC and Tainan City FC have confirmed their spots from Group D while Preah Khan Reach Syay Rieng FC booked their quarter-final berth from Group E.
The-AFC.com takes a look at what remains at stake on Matchday Three.
Group A (Thimphu, Bhutan)
East Bengal (IND) v Nejmeh SC (LBN)
Kick-off: Friday, 16:00 (UTC+6)
Bashundhara Kings (BAN) v Paro FC (BHU)
Kick-off: Friday, 21:00 (UTC+6)
#ChallengeLeague | Group A: Paro FC (BHU) 1-2 Nejmeh SC (LBN)
With the group winners assured of a knockout stage spot, India's East Bengal and Nejmeh SC of Lebanon are set for a thrilling encounter to decide the Group A winners on Friday.
Nejmeh are in the driver's seat, only needing a draw to finish top but will have to contend with an East Bengal side who will be oozing confidence after their 4-0 defeat of Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh.
A win for East Bengal will see them finishing top, with the best runners-up from across the three West groups to also advance.
#ChallengeLeague | Group A: Bashundhara Kings (BAN) 0-4 East Bengal (IND)
Bhutan's Paro FC have an outside chance of finishing second, provided they defeat Bashundhara and East Bengal lose to Nejmeh.
Group B (Kuwait City)
Al Arabi SC (KUW) v FC Arkadag (TKM)
Kick-off: Friday, 17:30 (UTC+3)
Maziya Sports & RC (MDV) v FC Abdysh-Ata
Kick-off: Friday, 21:30
#ChallengeLeague | Group B: FC Abdysh-Ata (KGZ) 0-2 FC Arkadag (TKM)
Despite sitting pretty at the top with six points, FC Arkadag could still miss out on the top spot should they lose to Kuwait's Al Arabi SC on Friday.
Turkmenistan's Arkadag followed up their opening day 2-1 win over Al Arabi with a 2-0 defeat of Kyrgyz Republic's FC Abdysh-Ata and only need a draw against Al Arabi to confirm the top spot.
#ChallengeLeague | Group B - MD2: Maziya Sports & RC (MDV) 0-2 Al Arabi SC (KUW)
Al Arabi bounced back from their shock 1-0 defeat to Abdysh-Ata on Matchday One to beat Maziya Sports & RC of the Maldives 2-0 and will fancy their chances against Arkadag.
Abdysh-Ata are also very much in the mix as a win against Maziya could see them finishing top.
Group C (Seeb, Oman)
Al Ahli (BHR) v Al Futowa SC (SYR)
Kick-off: Friday, 17:00 (UTC+4)
Al Seeb Club (OMA) v Hilal Alquds (PLE)
Kick-off: Friday, 20:00 (UTC+4)
#ChallengeLeague | Group C: Al Seeb Club (OMA) 1-0 Al Ahli (BHR)
Al Seeb Club of Oman are assured of top spot after two wins but will decide the fate of Palestine's Hilal Alquds in their showdown.
#ChallengeLeague | Group C: Hilal Alquds (PLE) 0-0 Al Futowa SC (SYR)
Hilal Alquds are on two points and need a win to stand a chance of advancing as the best runners-up.
Defeat for the Palestinian side, should there be a winner in the Al Ahli v Al Futowa SC clash, will see Hilal Alquds dropping down the standings.
Group D (Yangon, Myanmar)
Shan United FC (MYA) v Tainan City FC (TPE)
Kick-off: Saturday, 16:00 (UTC+6:30)
Myanmar's Shan United FC and Tainan City FC of Chinese Taipei will square off on Saturday to decide the group winners.
#ChallengeLeague | Group D: Tainan City FC (TPE) 3-2 Young Elephants FC (LAO)
Both defeated Young Elephants FC of Laos to confirm their quarter-final spot with a match to spare but finishing top of the group will be an advantage going into the knockout stage draw.
Group E (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)
Madura United (IDN) v Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)
Kick-off: Saturday, 15:00 (UTC+8)
Indonesia's Madura United will be desperate to avoid defeat when they face Cambodia's Preah Khan Reach Syay Rieng FC.
#ChallengeLeague | Group E: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) 2-1 SP Falcons (MNG)
Svay Rieng FC are assured of their knockout stage berth and only need a draw to finish top, a result which will also suit Madura United who played to a goalless stalemate against Mongolia's SP Falcons.
SP Falcons could go through if Madura United lose to Svay Rieng FC by two clear goals.
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