
Domestic Leagues
In Thailand, Bangkok United inflicted leaders Buriram United their first defeat of the season with a last gasp goal while Johor Darul Taz'zim edged closer to an 11th consecutive title in Malaysia.
There were also matches in Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam and Hong Kong, so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across ASEAN and East Asia.
Australia: Melbourne City, Adelaide set the pace
Two wins out of two in the past week saw Melbourne City FC surging to the top of the A-League.
City moved up to 24 points, level with Adelaide United but ahead on goal difference, after victories over Western United (2-0) and Brisbane Roar (1-0).
Adelaide also had a good week, defeating both Macarthur and Wellington Phoenix by 2-1 margins.
Auckland FC sit a point behind the two after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Perth Glory on Saturday while Western United moved up to fourth on 21 points with a 4-3 win against Melbourne Victory.
Defending champions Central Coast Mariners suffered another setback after going down 4-1 to Sydney FC on Saturday to sit in ninth spot with 14 points.
Thailand: Bangkok stun Buriram with late goal
Nitipong Selanon scored in the second minute of added time as Bangkok United edged leaders Buriram United 3-2 in their Thai League 1 tie on Sunday.
The match looked headed for a draw after Buriram, trailing to efforts from Bassel Jradi (14th) and Muhsen Al Ghassani (39th), pulled themselves level through goals from Supachai Chaided (45th+1) and Guilherme Bissoli (65th).
Nitipong, however, stole the tie for Bangkok at the very end as they moved up to 33 points, six behind Buriram with 16 matches played.
Port FC remained third on 29 points after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Chiangrai United while BG Pathum United are fourth following a 1-1 draw with Rayong.
Indonesia: Persib held but Persebaya fail to capitalise
Leaders Persib fought back from going a goal and a man down to salvage a 1-1 draw with PSBS Biak on Saturday.
Reduced to 10 men following Nick Kruipers’ 51st minute red card, Persib then found themselves trailing to Abel Arganaraz's 65th minute goal.
The pacesetters, however, refused to concede defeat with Tyronne del Pino equalising in the 85th minute as Persib moved up to 40 points.
Persebaya failed to take advantage, suffering a 3-1 defeat against PSS Sleman to stay second on 37 points.
Persija Jakarta are third on 34 points after edging Barito Putera 3-2.
Malaysia: Johor Darul Ta'zim within touching distance of title
Johor Darul Ta'zim moved closer to an 11th consecutive Malaysia Super League title after cruising to a 4-0 win against Sabah on Saturday.
Juan Muniz and Bergson scored a brace each as JDT moved up to 49 points, 11 clear of Selangor with seven matches remaining.
Selangor edged Kuala Lumpur 1-0 on Sunday, with Alvin Fortes scoring the winner in the 63rd minute.
Defeat left Sabah on 29 points, five clear of Terengganu who were not in action over the course of the week.
Cambodia: Nagaworld hold Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh Crown FC had to be satisfied with just a point after being held to a goalless stalemate by Nagaworld FC in their Cambodia Premier League tie on Sunday.
The result maintained Phnom Penh's position at the top on 41 points, just one ahead of Svay Rieng.
Svay Rieng took advantage of Phnom Penh's result by beating Boeung Ket 2-0 on Sunday.
Visakha defeated Angkor Tiger 2-0 to stay third with 35 points.
Laos: Ezra forced to settle for draw by Namtha
Ezra's advantage at the top of the Lao League was cut to three points after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Namtha United with rivals Young Elephants picking up a 2-1 win against Luang Prabang.
A further three points adrift on 19 points are Master FC who secured a 4-1 win against Viengchanh.
Myanmar: Shan stay seven clear
Shan United remained firmly in control in the Myanmar National League after a 3-1 defeat of Thitsar Arman on Sunday.
Victory moved Shan United to 43 points, with Hantharwardy United keeping their hopes alive after a 2-1 win against Yadanarbon 2-1.
Yangon United dropped into third place after settling for a 2-2 draw with Mahar United, sitting a point behind Hantharwardy.
Brunei Darussalam: DPMM stay perfect
DPMM FC defeated Panchor Murai FC 8-0 to regain the Brunei Darussalam Super League top spot.
DPMM's 10th consecutive win moved them a point ahead of Kasuka FC, who beat KB 9-0 on Friday.
Hong Kong: Tai Po stay in control
Tai Po maintained their position at the top of the Hong Kong Premier League after edging defending champions Lee Man 1-0 on Saturday.
Lucas Silva scored the winner in the ninth minute as Tai Po moved up to 26 points, three ahead of Eastern who, however, have two matches in hand.
Eastern beat Hong Kong FC 2-0 on Sunday, with both teams reduced to 10 men in the closing seconds of the match.
Kitchee stayed third after settling for a 1-1 draw with Southern District on Saturday, the result moving them up to 16 points.