Rochdale's Asia FC secured their place in the National Asian Championships with a series of emphatic victories.

A 4-1 victory against Nelson's Paak gave Asia the perfect start and from then on it just got better. Fast, efficient and very well organised Asia got their noses in front and stayed there.

Their goal spree continued against Preston's Canaries in their next fixture. This time they ran out 3-1 winners but the Rochdale lads weren't finished yet.

In their final fixture against Blackburn United, Asia knocked another four past a beleagued United who will want to quickly forget this tournament. Khaser Ahmed (6 goals) and Naveed Butt(2) on fire throughout the tournament.

Blackburn United went into the play-offs as favourites. But some dreadful defending at times coupled with casual play in midfield cost the team dearly.

Canaries secured the runners-up spot which means they will also travel to the championships in September for the first time in their history.

After beating Blackburn United in the first game 1-0 the Prestonians lost to Asia to set up a crunch final game against Paak.

Paak had won their game Blackburn United with a final minute goal to put them back in the reckoning.

Knowing they had to win Paak took the early initiative and should have been two up at half-time. Within minutes of the re-start Paak did score. Shabaz Ahmed the only one to react in the penalty box from a Majid Ahmed corner.

Canaries forced their way back into the game when a pinpoint cross from Farook Khan found Fiaz Ahmed at the far post. He missed a few on the day but this one didn't get away. With clock ticking Canaries missed two chances to secure the match. And it looked like those chances would come back to haunt them as Paak went ahead again this time through Saqib Iqbal.

Canaries final push proved to be their most deadly. They won a last minute penalty which Farook Khan converted sending the Canaries fans into dreamland.

ASIAN IMAGE SPORT XI

(Based on performances in these play-offs)

Gk - Amir Nazir (Asia)

CB - Sazid Master (Blackburn Utd)

CB - Mustafa Sidik (Canaries)

RB - Waqar Ahmed (Paak Utd)

LB - Abdul Rauf (Canaries)

CM - Ishrat Medhi (Paak Utd)

CM - Javed Choudry (Asia)

RM - Farook Khan (Canaries)

LM - Shakil Butt (Blackburn Utd)

F - Saqib Iqbal (Paak Utd)

F -Khaser Ahmed (Asia FC)