AFC is giving 20 thousand Dollars Travel Subsidy for every away match to clubs. This is a good incentive as I think that within South Asia, a club will not spend even half of that money in Travel expenses. Upto last year, a club used to get this money even if you are travelling to Lebanon or Hong Kong.
I think this is a fair result and a calculated show by Mohan Bagan: somehow draw the away match, focus to win the home match. Credit to the team for achieving the first part with almost the reserve team. I see no 'shame' for adopting this game plan. They have to compete in the gruelling league as well, where they are placed promisingly. For that they need to protect the key players.
If Mohun Bagan qualifies to the Group Stage, there first match will be against BFC at Bengaluru on 14th March. It will be nice to see I-League rivalries in AFC Cup also.
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Upto last year, a club used to get this money even if you are travelling to Lebanon or Hong Kong.