The 2005 AFC Cup was the second edition of the AFC Cup, played amongst clubs from nations of the AFC, who are considered to be 'developing countries' as per the 'Vision Asia' members paper of AFC President Mohamed Bin Hammam.
Al-Faisaly won the AFC Cup for the first time, beating Nejmeh 4–2 on aggregate in the final.
Al-Jaish were the defending champions but were unable to defend their title as Syria was promoted to a 'mature' status by the AFC, meaning its clubs would now compete in the AFC Champions League instead.
Teams
The AFC invited nine of the thirteen 'developing' nations to nominate one or two clubs to participate in the competition. Clubs from Myanmar, North Korea, Oman and Yemen were excluded from the competition.
Mature countries
Developing countries
Emerging countries
West AsiaEast AsiaTeamQualifying methodApp TeamQualifying methodApp Al-Faisaly2003–04 Jordan League champions1st Brothers Union2004 Bangladesh National Football League champions1st Al-Hussein2003–04 Jordan League runners-up1st Muktijoddha Sangsad2004 Bangladesh National Football League runners-up2nd Al-Nejmeh2003–04 Lebanese Premier League champions2nd Sun Hei2003–04 Hong Kong First Division League champions1st Al Ahed2004 Lebanese FA Cup winners1st Happy Valley2004 Hong Kong FA Cup winners2nd Nebitçi2004 Ýokary Liga champions2nd East Bengal2003–04 Indian National Football League champions2nd Nisa Aşgabat 2004 Ýokary Liga runners-up2nd Dempo2004 Indian Federation Cup winners1st Pahang2004 Super League Malaysia champions1st Perak2004 Malaysian FA Cup winners2nd Club Valencia 2004 Dhivehi League champions2nd New Radiant2004 Dhivehi League runners-up1st Tampines Rovers2004 S.League champions1st Home United2004 S.League runners-up2nd Notes
Group stage
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Group E
Ranking of runners-up
Knockout stage Bracket
Quarter-finals
Summary The first legs were played on 14 September, and the second legs were played on 21 September 2005.
Matches
New Radiant won 1–0 on aggregate.
Al-Faisaly won 2–0 on aggregate.
Al-Nejmeh won 6–2 on aggregate.
Sun Hei won 3–2 on aggregate.
Semi-finals
Summary The first legs were played on 28 September, and the second legs were played on 12 October 2005.
Matches
Al-Faisaly won 5–2 on aggregate.
Al-Nejmeh won 6–2 on aggregate.
Final
Summary The first leg was played on 19 October, and the second leg was played on 26 October 2005.
Matches
Al-Faisaly won 4–2 on aggregate. 2005 AFC Cup Winners Al-Faisaly First title
See also
2005 AFC Champions League
References
External links RSSF – AFC Cup 2005