DUSHANBE, 19.10.2017. /NIAT “Khovar”/. The champion of Tajikistan – Dushanbe’s FC “Istiqlol” playing draw with Indian FC “Bengaluru” (2:2) in the return leg of the AFC Cup-2017 inter-zone final, advanced to the decisive stage of this tournament.

According to the Football Federation of Tajikistan /FFT/, the return leg of the AFC Cup-2017 inter-zone final between “Bengaluru” and “Istiqlol” took place on October 18 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium of Bangalore.

“Due to home victory (1:0) “Istiqlol” advanced to the final of the AFC Cup-2017, where it will play with the current champion of this tournament — the Iraqi club “Air Force”. The final match will take place on November 4 at the Hissar Central Stadium”, — reads the FFT’s message.