Indian Super League giants Kolkata ATK Mohun Bagan will take on Kuala Lumpur City FC in the AFC Cup Inter-Zonal semifinals on 7 September.
Two-time Malaysian League champions, KLC FC qualified for the semis after ending up on the winning side in their ASEAN Zonal Final against Indonesian club PSM Makassar.
Enduring a hard-fought defeat in last year’s AFC Cup Inter-Zonal semi-final against FC Nasaf, the Green and Maroons will have a chance at redemption after showcasing quality performances in the qualifying stage as well as in the group stage.
Juan Ferrando’s side were at the top of the leader board in Group D following their two consecutive wins against Bashundhara Kings and Maziya S&RC after their defeat in the opening game to fellow I-League side Gokulam Kerala FC.
The Mariners qualified for the semi-finals stage after being the superior team on head-to-head count against Bashundhara Kings as both teams fared level at six points at the end of the group stage.
Liston Colaco spearheaded the ATK Mohun Bagan attack in the AFC Cup with eight goal contributions consisting of five goals and three assists and will be on the hunt for more goal involvements.
The Kolkata-based side have climbed their way up the table in their Durand Cup 2022 campaign.