Selangor came into this game needing a victory to stand a chance of progressing but the Malaysian side endured a frustrating start with Cebu setting up well defensively, having conceded 15 goals in their previous two home matches against Jeonbuk and Muangthong.

It wasn’t until the 28th minute that Selangor were able to create their first opening with Nooa Laine winning the ball near the halfway line and driving forward but his shot from distance was easily fielded by Florencio Badelic.

Having found little joy in open play, Selangor looked towards set-pieces and twice came close with deliveries from Mukhairi Ajmal - the first one saw Safuwan Baharudin crashing a header against the post while a second effort from the Singaporean unfortunately hitting his teammate Mohammad Abualnadi.

But Selangor were not to be denied a minute before half-time, Alvin Fortes’ deep cross from the left flank found Yohandry Orozco unmarked in the middle with the midfielder directing his header into the top corner.

Orozco struck again three minutes into the second half, taking down a long put from Laine before sending a cushioned shot into the bottom corner.

Cebu struggled to fend off Selangor’s advances and the visitors added a third in the 57th minute when Laine smashed home from the edge of the box.

Selangor capped an impressive performance with a fourth from Fortes in the 79th minute to hand Cebu their third consecutive home defeat.