Ceres writes history in AFC Cup

Victorious by virtue of away goals, Ceres Negros FC made history in the Asia Football Confederation (AFC) Cup as it downed Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), 2-1 (4-4 on aggregate), in a dramatic finish on Wednesday night at the packed Panaad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod City.

Fernando Rodriguez was taken down by Aidil Zafuan inside the box following a set piece before the Spanish striker converted the tie-winning penalty kick five minutes into added time, making Ceres Negros the first Filipino football club to advance to the Asean Zonal finals.