2014 AFC Challenge Cup final
[2] It was an idea by former AFC president, Mohammed Bin Hammam which its goal to raise the standards of Asian football at all levels.[9] Their first meeting was in the qualification phase of the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup on 23 March 2011 which ended in a goalless draw.[12] Michael Weiss, then head coach of the Philippines congratulated his team by "showing their fighting spirit" throughout the game.[13][15] Like the Philippines, Palestine also made history as they were the first West Asian team to be in the knockout stage of the tournament.[20] The winner of each group, and the best and better ranked second placed teams qualified for the AFC Challenge Cup proper.