The qualifying stage for the AFC Champions League commenced on Tuesday with two games, both in the East Region.
At Gianyar Regency, Indonesia:
Ilija Spasojevic scored the winning goal in the 62nd minute as Bali United defeated visiting Tampines Rovers from Singapore 3-1 in an opening preliminary round match taking place in Section Three of the East Region.
Next Tuesday, the Indonesian club will to Chiang Rai in Thailand for a one-game playoff against Ghaingrai United.
At Yangon, Myanmar (a.k.a. Rangoon, Burma):
After 90 minutes of scoreless regulation, followed by 30 minutes of overtime in which each team scored once, Carli de Murga, Stephan Schrock, Mike Ott, and Bienvenido Maranon each converted a spot kick as visiting Ceres-Negros from the Philippines won the penalty-kick shootout, 4-3 over Shan United in an East Region, Section Three preliminary-round contest.
Next Tuesday, the Filipino club will travel to Australia for a second-preliminary-round clash with the Brisbane Roar.
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