History made, penalties missed, challenges overcome, and young players stepping up to the plate all feature as the-AFC.com talks to those involved in the latest edition of the continent’s most prestigious club competition.
“[I am] proud and happy with the achievement. The same feeling for the players, the backroom staff and everyone at the club who worked together for this.”

History was made on Wednesday after Bangkok United beat Lion City Sailors 1-0 in Group F as the win confirmed the Thai side’s maiden knockout stage spot; the significance was not lost on head coach Totchtawan Sripan.