KUALA LUMPUR: Kedah are confident they can reach the knockout stage of the AFC Cup following Monday's 4-1 win over Kaya FC of the Philippines in a Group G match in Bali.
The win sees Kedah move level on three points with Bali United, who were thrashed 5-2 by group leaders Visakha FC on the same day.
Aidil Sharin Sahak's side scored through Fayadh Zulkifli (57th and 90th minutes), Mahmoud Al-Mardi (63rd) and Ronald Ngah (82nd).
Javier Gayoso replied for Kaya in the 86th minute.
Kedah will next face Visakha of Cambodia on Thursday with the top spot still within their grasp, while Kaya take on hosts Bali.
Aidil said the group is now wide open.
"Every team has a chance in the group to advance to the next round," he said after the match.
"Credit goes to the players for their hard work and positive attitude against Kaya. We will focus on recovery and prepare for the next match."
Meanwhile, Kedah forward Ngah said: "We responded well today (Monday) after losing our opening game to Bali.
"Losing is part of the game. However, we showed character and desire in this match.
"I believe we can advance to the next stage if we continue this momentum against the Cambodian club," said Ngah.