In an exciting contest between the runners-up from the Uzbekistan league and the 2018 AFC Cup winners, 15,000 fans saw three spectacular goals shared between the two sides.

Jaloliddin Masharipov opened the scoring on 76 minutes with a wonderful overhead effort, before Bikmaev - playing for Pakhtakor for the first time in 15 years - curled in a stunning long-range set-piece.

Not to be outdone, 2018 AFC Cup MVP Hammadi Ahmed executed his own acrobatic bicycle kick with three minutes remaining to ensure a thrilling climax.

The win secures Pakhtakor’s passage into the play-offs where they will face United Arab Emirates’ Al-Nasr Sports Club on February 19.

Arash Rezavand opened the scoring for Saipa through a penalty in the eighth minute before Arman Ramezani doubled their tally in the 24th minute. The Central Asians sealed the win with two more goals in the final 20 minutes of the match.

Next Tuesday, Saipa will travel to Doha, Qatar to play Al Rayyan in the play-offs.

Muhammadjon Rahimov gave Istiklol a second minute lead but Dilshod Juraev’s header ensured AGMK entered the half-time break level.

Istiklol went ahead once again in the 62nd minute, only for AGMK to turn on the power with three goals in 10 minutes, courtesy of Sanat Shikhov, Jasurbek Khakimov and Zafar Polvonov.

AGMK will now meet Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr in the playoffs on February 19.

Osaguona Christian struck in the 110th of extra-time to take Zobahan into next week's playoffs, where they will face Al Gharafa of Qatar.

Newcastle took the lead four minutes into the second half through Ronald Vargas but Persija bounced back through Ramdani Lestaluhu's header only for Boogaard and Ridenton to seal the win in extra time to earn a playoff stage match against reigning champions Kashima Antlers in Japan on February 19.

The teams began the one-legged Preliminary Stage 2 match-up at Newcastle Stadium just two games away from the AFC Champions League group stage and it was the hosts who opened the scoring through Ronald Vargas shortly after the interval, but Rizky Lestaluhu equalised to take the game to extra time.

Captain Boogaard then struck the decisive blow in the 101st minute before substitute Matthew Ridenton headed home with a minute to play as Newcastle finally saw off Persija’s brave resistance to secure a play-off with holders Kashima in Japan next Tuesday.