The 2004 AFC Cup was the first edition of the AFC Cup, played by clubs from nations who are members of the Asian Football Confederation.
The 'developing' 14 nations in the Asian Football Confederation were invited to nominate one or two clubs to participate in the 2004 competition.
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<sup>1</sup>Al Sha'ab Ibb were awarded a 3âÂÂ0 win as Muktijoddha Sangsad KS did not show up for the match.<br /> <sup>2</sup>The match was cancelled after a general strike in Yemen left Al Sha'ab Ibb unable to show up for the match.
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Three best runners-up, one from groups A, B and C and two from groups D and E, qualify for the quarter-finals.
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3âÂÂ3 on aggregate; Al-Wahda won on away goals.
Geylang United won 5âÂÂ3 on aggregate.
Al-Jaish won 3âÂÂ0 on aggregate.
Home United won 5âÂÂ4 on aggregate.
Al-Wahda won 2âÂÂ1 on aggregate.
Al-Jaish won 6âÂÂ1 on aggregate.
3âÂÂ3 on aggregate; Al-Jaish won on away goals.