SAFFC notch maiden AFC Champions League football victory

Indra Sahdan (SAFFC #17) in an aerial battle with Qiao Wei (Henan #22). (Photo 7 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

Razaleigh Khalik (SAFFC #3) and Shahril Jantan (SAFFC #14, GK) watch on at the goal line as Henan take another corner. (Photo 8 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

SAFFC head coach Richard Bok reacts as Erwan Gurnawan (SAFFC #9) is fouled by Qiao Wei (Henan #22). (Photo 9 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

Zeng Cheng (Henan #19, GK) palms away a free kick taken by Ahmad Latiff (SAFFC #7) only for it to find its way to Daniel Bennett (SAFFC #8) who volleys home SAFFC’s first goal pass the out-of-position goalkeeper. (Photo 10 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

A brilliant save by Zeng Cheng (Henan #19, GK) prevented SAFFC from going two up shortly after taking the lead. (Photo 11 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

Going a goal down, Henan went on the offensive in search of their equalizer. (Photo 12 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

Shahril Jantan (SAFFC #14, GK) safely collects a cross ahead of the approaching Netto De Macedo Leandro (Henan #9). (Photo 13 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

Yu Le (Henan #13) celebrates in front of the fans after securing an equalizer from close range. (Photo 14 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

Not wanting a repeat of events from their last Champions League outing, the Warriors put themselves ahead again courtesy of an Erwan Gurnawan (SAFFC #9) header to cut short Henan’s celebrations. (Photo 15 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

The Warriors held on for the last 14 minutes of the game to ensure their victory. (Photo 16 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

Players and staff on the bench celebrated as the final whistle was blown. (Photo 17 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

The players of Henan Jianye reflect on their defeat that leaves them bottom of group G. (Photo 18 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

The smiles on the faces of head coach Richard Bok and V. Selvaraj sum up the contentment of their victory and achievement. (Photo 19 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)