The 2005 AFC Cup was the second edition of the AFC Cup, played amongst clubs from nations of the AFC, who are considered to be 'developing countries' as per the 'Vision Asia' members paper of AFC President Mohamed Bin Hammam.
Al-Faisaly won the AFC Cup for the first time, beating Nejmeh 4âÂÂ2 on aggregate in the final.
Al-Jaish were the defending champions but were unable to defend their title as Syria was promoted to a 'mature' status by the AFC, meaning its clubs would now compete in the AFC Champions League instead.
The AFC invited nine of the thirteen 'developing' nations to nominate one or two clubs to participate in the competition. Clubs from Myanmar, North Korea, Oman and Yemen were excluded from the competition.
Mature countries
Developing countries
Emerging countries
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The first legs were played on 14 September, and the second legs were played on 21 September 2005.
New Radiant won 1âÂÂ0 on aggregate.
Al-Faisaly won 2âÂÂ0 on aggregate.
Al-Nejmeh won 6âÂÂ2 on aggregate.
Sun Hei won 3âÂÂ2 on aggregate.
The first legs were played on 28 September, and the second legs were played on 12 October 2005.
Al-Faisaly won 5âÂÂ2 on aggregate.
Al-Nejmeh won 6âÂÂ2 on aggregate.
The first leg was played on 19 October, and the second leg was played on 26 October 2005.
Al-Faisaly won 4âÂÂ2 on aggregate.