The 2006 AFC Cup was the third edition of the AFC Cup. Al-Faisaly from Jordan became the first side to win the competition two years in a row. Qualification The 'developing' 11 nations in the Asian Football Confederation were invited to nominate one or two clubs to participate in the 2007 competition. 2005 winners, Al-Faisaly qualify to the group stage. Bahrain are relegated AFC Cup. Group stage Matchday dates are: 7 and 21 March, 11 and 25 April, 5 and 16 May 2006 Group winners and 2 best runners-up qualify for quarter-finals Group A Matches: Group B Matches: Group C Matches: Group D Matches: Group E Matches: Group F Matches: Best runners-up Team in group of 4, result to bottom of the group uncounted. Knockout stage Bracket Quarter-finals |} First leg Second leg Semifinals |} First leg Second leg Finals |} First leg Second leg References 2 AFC Cup seasons