BRAZILIAN midfielder Luis Carlos scored the lone goal in extra time, lifting South China of Hong Kong to a 1-0 win over Ceres-La Salle on Tuesday night at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod.
This allowed South China to advance from the Round of 16 knockout stage into the quarterfinals of the 2016 Asian Football Confederation Cup.
The Busmen held the Hong Kong booters scoreless in regulation and conceded a goal in the 107th minute of play.
Carlos’ volley shot stunned Visayan fans and put South China in the quarterfinals for the second straight year.
Ceres kept Hong Kong from scoring in the second half and tried to hit goal for the themselves.
They had a clear attempt when Manny Ott brought the ball back to Bienvenido Maranon, who then shot wide off Tsang Man Fai’s right side in the 56th minute.
Meanwhile, Kaya FC was playing against defending champion Johor Darul Ta’zim Football Club in Malaysia.
If Kaya FC wins, they will make it to the quarterfinals.