Domestic Leagues
In Malaysia, Johor Darul Ta’zim extended their perfect Super League run with another dominant display, brushing aside Kelantan The Real Warriors to reinforce their status as runaway pacesetters.
Cambodia also saw a statement performance at the top as Preah Khan Svay Rieng FC responded strongly to secure a convincing home victory and pull further clear in the title race while Hang Yuen remained hot in Chinese Taipei, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week's action across the region.
Cambodia also saw a statement performance at the top as Preah Khan Svay Rieng FC responded strongly to secure a convincing home victory and pull further clear in the title race while Hang Yuen remained hot in Chinese Taipei, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week's action across the region.
Australia: Randall and Brook lift Auckland as Wanderers fall again
Defending champions Auckland FC continued their strong start to life with a composed 2–0 away victory over Western Sydney Wanderers, tightening their grip at the top of the table.
After a cagey first half, the breakthrough arrived in the 57th minute when Jesse Randall finished clinically to put the visitors ahead and shift the momentum firmly in their favour. Western Sydney struggled to respond as Auckland controlled possession and tempo.
The points were sealed in the 74th minute when Lachlan Brook doubled the advantage, latching onto a well-worked move to leave the Wanderers with too much to do in the closing stages. The win moves Auckland clear at the summit on 20 points, while Western Sydney remain stuck in the lower half, still searching for consistency after nine rounds.
Wellington Phoenix defeated Central Coast Mariners 3–1, Adelaide United edged Perth Glory 1–0 despite a red card, Melbourne Victory claimed a narrow 1–0 derby win over Melbourne City, Newcastle Jets beat Sydney FC 2–0 and Macarthur FC held on for a 2–1 victory against Brisbane Roar.
Indonesia: Late Malik leveller earns Borneo a point in Surabaya
Persebaya Surabaya and Borneo FC Samarinda played out an absorbing 2–2 draw as the leaders were pushed all the way in Surabaya. Borneo struck first in the 22nd minute when Juan Villa finished to put the visitors ahead, but Persebaya responded quickly as Freitas Gali levelled the contest two minutes later.
The game settled into a tense rhythm after the break, with both sides cautious not to overcommit.
Drama followed late on as Borneo regained the advantage in the 70th minute when Leonardo Silva Lelis turned the ball into his own net under pressure, seemingly handing the leaders a crucial away win.
Persebaya refused to fold, however, and their persistence paid off in the 89th minute when Risaldi Malik struck to snatch a point, denying Borneo maximum points but keeping them top despite the slip.
Persib Bandung beat FC Bhayangkara 2–0, Persita Tangerang defeated Persik Kediri 3–0, Malut United edged PSM Makassar 1–0 and Dewa United ran out 5–1 winners over Persis Solo.
Malaysia: Johor Darul Ta’zim stay perfect
Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their flawless Super League campaign with a commanding 4–1 victory over Kelantan The Real Warriors, once again asserting their dominance from the opening stages.
Jairo opened the scoring in the 22nd minute after being set up by Manuel Hidalgo, before Alberto Teto doubled the advantage in the 42nd minute following a neat exchange with Jairo to give JDT full control by halftime.
The champions showed no signs of easing off after the break, with Oscar Arribas adding a third in the 52nd minute after another assist from Hidalgo. Nazmi Faiz then struck in the 56th minute, converting from close range after being picked out by Jonathan Silva to put the result beyond doubt.
Kelantan managed a late response when Azam Azih pulled one back in the 74th minute, but the contest had long been decided as Johor Darul Ta’zim maintained their perfect record at the summit.
Kuching City FC powered past Melaka FC 4–0, Terengganu edged Imigresen 3–2, DPMM FC defeated Sabah FC 3–1 away from home, Negeri Sembilan and Kuala Lumpur City shared a 1–1 draw and Penang FC claimed a 3–0 win over PDRM FC as the chase for continental places intensified.
Cambodia: Svay Rieng pull clear with composed home victory
Svay Rieng strengthened their grip at the top of the Cambodian Premier League with a controlled 3–1 win over Angkor Tiger, responding well after an early setback to claim all three points.
The visitors struck first in the 20th minute through Mark Ajay Kurtis, but Svay Rieng levelled before the interval when Faris Hammouti found the net in the 42nd minute to restore parity and shift momentum back to the hosts.
The league leaders took full control after the break, edging ahead in the 63rd minute as Kwame Peprah finished clinically to put Svay Rieng in front.
Angkor Tiger struggled to recover, and the result was sealed right at the end when Peprah struck again on 90 minutes, completing a decisive home performance that underlined Svay Rieng’s title credentials.
Visakha claimed a 3–1 away win over Life FC, NagaWorld edged Tiffy Army 2–0 and Phnom Penh Crown defeated Boeung Ket 1–0 despite finishing with 10 men.
Chinese Taipei: Hang Yuen make it five straight
Hang Yuen strengthened their hold on first place in Chinese Taipei with a 1–0 away win over Tatung, recording their fifth consecutive victory.
Kang Tae-Won scored the only goal of the match in the 40th minute to lift Hang Yuen to 25 points. Tatung sit fifth with 15. AC Taipei kept the pressure on with a commanding 3–0 win over Ming Chuan University. The result keeps AC Taipei second with 22 points, while Ming Chuan stay bottom in eighth with three.
Taipei Steel were held to a goalless draw away to Taichung Rock, despite being reduced to 10 men late on after Mohamed Sakkouh received a second yellow card in the 86th minute. Taipei Steel sit third with 19 points, while Taichung Rock are sixth with 13.
Taichung claimed a dramatic 2–1 victory over Taipower. The visitors took the lead in the 15th minute, but Taichung struck back through goals in the 69th and 94th minutes to secure all three points. Taichung are fourth with 16 points, while Taipower sit seventh with 12.
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