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.

Qualification

The 'developing' 14 nations in the Asian Football Confederation were invited to nominate one or two clubs to participate in the 2004 competition.

Group stage

Group A

1Al Sha'ab Ibb were awarded a 3–0 win as Muktijoddha Sangsad KS did not show up for the match. 2The match was cancelled after a general strike in Yemen left Al Sha'ab Ibb unable to show up for the match.

Group B

Group C

Group D

Group E

Ranking of second-placed teams

Three best runners-up, one from groups A, B and C and two from groups D and E, qualify for the quarter-finals.

Group runners-up (West & Central Asia Zone)

Group runners-up (East, South & South East Asia Zone)

Knockout stage

Bracket

Quarter-finals

Matches

3–3 on aggregate; Al-Wahda won on away goals. Geylang United won 5–3 on aggregate. Al-Jaish won 3–0 on aggregate. Home United won 5–4 on aggregate.

Semi-finals

Matches

Al-Wahda won 2–1 on aggregate. Al-Jaish won 6–1 on aggregate.

Final

Matches

3–3 on aggregate; Al-Jaish won on away goals.

Statistics

Top goalscorers