Ceres Negros FC ended its remarkable run in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup after settling for a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the Interzone semifinals and surrendering a 1-5 result on aggregate to FC Istiklol on Tuesday night at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City.

The Yellow Busmen were not able to weave their football magic on their home turf despite having more shots and on-target attempts compared to the first leg, where they fell to a 0-4 hole.