Domestic Leagues
Malut United landed a major blow in Indonesia by defeating Persib Bandung while in Cambodia, leaders Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC were made to work hard for their point as they were held at home.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across ASEAN and East Asia.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across ASEAN and East Asia.
Malaysia: JDT sweep Sabah aside to lift FA Cup
Johor Darul Ta’zim crowned their domestic dominance with a 5–0 victory over Sabah in the FA Cup final on Sunday, delivering a polished performance on the biggest stage.
Johor Darul Ta’zim crowned their domestic dominance with a 5–0 victory over Sabah in the FA Cup final on Sunday, delivering a polished performance on the biggest stage.
After establishing control early, JDT took the lead in the eighth minute through Eddy Israfilov. Rawilson Batuil's own goal in the 20th minute widened their lead with Jairo adding the third in the 23rd minute.
Oscar Arribas netted the fourth in the 64th minute and Manuel Hidalgo wrapped up the scoring deep into stoppage time to underline the one-sided nature of the final.
Oscar Arribas netted the fourth in the 64th minute and Manuel Hidalgo wrapped up the scoring deep into stoppage time to underline the one-sided nature of the final.
Indonesia: Malut United shock Persib to shake up the title race
Malut United delivered one of the results of the season with a composed 2–0 victory over Persib Bandung, halting the defending champions' momentum and tightening the Liga 1 title picture.
Malut United delivered one of the results of the season with a composed 2–0 victory over Persib Bandung, halting the defending champions' momentum and tightening the Liga 1 title picture.
After an evenly contested opening period, Igor Inocencio broke the deadlock in the 40th minute, finishing calmly to reward Malut’s disciplined approach.
The hosts doubled their advantage deep into first-half stoppage time when Ciro struck from close range, giving Malut a commanding cushion before the break. Persib attempted to respond after halftime with a series of changes, but clear chances were limited as Malut held firm to secure a landmark home win.
The defeat left Persib on 28 points, five behind leaders Borneo with Malut a further three adrift.
The hosts doubled their advantage deep into first-half stoppage time when Ciro struck from close range, giving Malut a commanding cushion before the break. Persib attempted to respond after halftime with a series of changes, but clear chances were limited as Malut held firm to secure a landmark home win.
The defeat left Persib on 28 points, five behind leaders Borneo with Malut a further three adrift.
Cambodia: Svay Rieng held but stay top
Svay Rieng were forced to settle for a 2–2 draw at home against Moi Kompong Dewa, missing the chance to further extend their lead at the summit of the Cambodian Premier League.
The visitors struck twice in the first half through Vanda Mon, putting Svay Rieng under real pressure, but the league leaders responded before the break when Ratanak Min pulled one back to keep the contest alive.
Svay Rieng were forced to settle for a 2–2 draw at home against Moi Kompong Dewa, missing the chance to further extend their lead at the summit of the Cambodian Premier League.
The visitors struck twice in the first half through Vanda Mon, putting Svay Rieng under real pressure, but the league leaders responded before the break when Ratanak Min pulled one back to keep the contest alive.
The second half saw Svay Rieng push higher and eventually find a deserved equaliser in the 74th minute as Ryo Fujii finished calmly to rescue a point.
Svay Rieng moved to 28 points, four clear of Phnom Penh Crown FC, who closed the gap with a convincing 3–0 win over Angkor Tiger.
Svay Rieng moved to 28 points, four clear of Phnom Penh Crown FC, who closed the gap with a convincing 3–0 win over Angkor Tiger.
Australia: Walatee strike keeps Sydney on top
Sydney FC maintained their grip on first place in the A-League with a hard-fought 1–0 away win over Perth Glory.
Sydney FC maintained their grip on first place in the A-League with a hard-fought 1–0 away win over Perth Glory.
The decisive moment came inside five minutes when Abel Walatee finished from close range after being picked out by Victor Campuzano, giving the visitors an early advantage they would not relinquish.
The result lifted Sydney to 18 points from eight matches, keeping them one ahead of Auckland FC at the summit.
Auckland FC defeated Central Coast Mariners 2–1, Newcastle Jets impressed with a 3–1 win away to Wellington Phoenix, Melbourne Victory edged Adelaide United 2–1 while Western Sydney Wanderers and Brisbane Roar played out a goalless draw.
The result lifted Sydney to 18 points from eight matches, keeping them one ahead of Auckland FC at the summit.
Auckland FC defeated Central Coast Mariners 2–1, Newcastle Jets impressed with a 3–1 win away to Wellington Phoenix, Melbourne Victory edged Adelaide United 2–1 while Western Sydney Wanderers and Brisbane Roar played out a goalless draw.
Thailand: Causic strikes late as Buriram edge Port
Buriram United extended their lead at the top of Thai League 1 with a dramatic 1–0 victory over second-placed Port FC, settling a tense contest deep into stoppage time.
With both sides locked in a physical and cagey battle, clear chances were limited for much of the night as Port looked to frustrate the champions and keep the gap manageable.
Buriram United extended their lead at the top of Thai League 1 with a dramatic 1–0 victory over second-placed Port FC, settling a tense contest deep into stoppage time.
With both sides locked in a physical and cagey battle, clear chances were limited for much of the night as Port looked to frustrate the champions and keep the gap manageable.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 90+1 minute when Goran Causic swept home after a clever assist from Robert Zulj, sparking celebrations at Thunder Castle.
The win moved Buriram to 37 points from 14 matches and restored a 10-point cushion at the summit.
BG Pathum United cruised past Muang Thong United 3–0, Ayutthaya United defeated Bangkok United 3–1 despite a red card, Uthai Thani thrashed Prachuap 4–0, Sukhothai edged Nakhon Ratchasima 2–1, Chiangrai United were held 1–1 by Lamphun Warrior and Chonburi shared the points in a 1–1 draw with Kanchanaburi.
The win moved Buriram to 37 points from 14 matches and restored a 10-point cushion at the summit.
BG Pathum United cruised past Muang Thong United 3–0, Ayutthaya United defeated Bangkok United 3–1 despite a red card, Uthai Thani thrashed Prachuap 4–0, Sukhothai edged Nakhon Ratchasima 2–1, Chiangrai United were held 1–1 by Lamphun Warrior and Chonburi shared the points in a 1–1 draw with Kanchanaburi.
Hong Kong: Kitchee stay clear; Lee Man move into second
Kitchee SC maintained their position at the summit of the Hong Kong Premier League with a 2–1 away victory over North District.
Leandro Martínez Ortiz (59th) and Adrián Revilla (66th) gave the visitors control before Samuel Granada pulled one back in the 78th minute. The win moved Kitchee to 23 points, while North District are third with 16.
Kitchee SC maintained their position at the summit of the Hong Kong Premier League with a 2–1 away victory over North District.
Leandro Martínez Ortiz (59th) and Adrián Revilla (66th) gave the visitors control before Samuel Granada pulled one back in the 78th minute. The win moved Kitchee to 23 points, while North District are third with 16.
Lee Man sit second after a 2–1 home defeat of HK Rangers. Barak Braunshtain (14th) and Poon Pui-hin (24th) struck early, with Maxwell Ansah reducing the deficit in the 36th minute.
Rangers’ Abbey Agbodzie was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in the 66th. Lee Man now sit second on 17 points, while HK Rangers are ninth with 10.
Defending champions Tai Po FC suffered their second defeat of the season, falling 2–1 away to Eastern.
Rangers’ Abbey Agbodzie was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in the 66th. Lee Man now sit second on 17 points, while HK Rangers are ninth with 10.
Defending champions Tai Po FC suffered their second defeat of the season, falling 2–1 away to Eastern.
Lucas Silva put Tai Po ahead in the 42nd minute, but goals from Yuto Okubo (59th) and Marcos Gondra (67th) turned the match around. Tai Po are fourth with 16 points; Eastern sit eighth with 11.
Southern District RSA edged Eastern District 1–0 away thanks to Sohgo Ichikawa’s 64th-minute strike while Kowloon City claimed a late 1–0 away win against Hong Kong FC, with Luizinho scoring the decisive goal in the 85th minute.
Southern District RSA edged Eastern District 1–0 away thanks to Sohgo Ichikawa’s 64th-minute strike while Kowloon City claimed a late 1–0 away win against Hong Kong FC, with Luizinho scoring the decisive goal in the 85th minute.
Chinese Taipei: Hang Yuen pull further clear
Hang Yuen strengthened their lead at the top of the Chinese Taipei Premier League with a 2–0 away victory over Taipower.
The result moved Hang Yuen to 22 points, while Taipower sit sixth with 12.
Hang Yuen strengthened their lead at the top of the Chinese Taipei Premier League with a 2–0 away victory over Taipower.
The result moved Hang Yuen to 22 points, while Taipower sit sixth with 12.
AC Taipei were held to a 2–2 draw by Taipei Steel, marking their fourth draw of the season. AC Taipei are second with 19 points, while Steel sit third with 18.
Tatung edged Taichung Rock 1–0 away and are fourth on 15 points, leaving Taichung Rock seventh with 12. Taichung secured a 3–1 win over Ming Chuan University, leaving them fifth with 13 points. Ming Chuan remain eighth on three.
Tatung edged Taichung Rock 1–0 away and are fourth on 15 points, leaving Taichung Rock seventh with 12. Taichung secured a 3–1 win over Ming Chuan University, leaving them fifth with 13 points. Ming Chuan remain eighth on three.
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