Domestic Leagues
In Thailand, Buriram United produced the performance of the round with an eight-goal blitz to remain comfortably clear at the summit, while Singapore’s Lion City Sailors FC maintained their flawless start to keep full control of the early pace in the Premier League.
Elsewhere, the pressure stayed high across multiple races as Kaya FC–Iloilo continued to track the Philippines’ leaders step for step, and Preah Khan Rach Svay Rieng FC edged a five-goal thriller in Cambodia to preserve their narrow advantage at the top.
There were also matches in Australia, Malaysia and Myanmar so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of club football across ASEAN.
Elsewhere, the pressure stayed high across multiple races as Kaya FC–Iloilo continued to track the Philippines’ leaders step for step, and Preah Khan Rach Svay Rieng FC edged a five-goal thriller in Cambodia to preserve their narrow advantage at the top.
There were also matches in Australia, Malaysia and Myanmar so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of club football across ASEAN.
Australia: Auckland beaten but remain top
League leaders Auckland FC suffered their third defeat of the season, falling 2–1 away to Melbourne City FC.
Lachlan Brook put Auckland ahead just before the break but a Max Caputo penalty (70th) and Medin Memeti’s late strike (81st) turned the match around. Despite the loss, Auckland remain first with 24 points, while Melbourne City are fifth with 20.
League leaders Auckland FC suffered their third defeat of the season, falling 2–1 away to Melbourne City FC.
Lachlan Brook put Auckland ahead just before the break but a Max Caputo penalty (70th) and Medin Memeti’s late strike (81st) turned the match around. Despite the loss, Auckland remain first with 24 points, while Melbourne City are fifth with 20.
Sydney FC were beaten 2–0 at home by Wellington Phoenix. Carlo Armiento (29th) and Isaac Hughes (63rd) scored for the visitors, while Sydney’s Rhys Youlley was sent off in the 43rd minute. Sydney stay second with 22 points; Wellington sit eighth with 18.
In other matches, Newcastle Jets defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 2–1 away, Brisbane Roar edged Perth Glory 2–1 on the road and Macarthur drew 1–1 with Central Coast Mariners.
Newcastle Jets are third with 21 points, level with Brisbane Roar in fourth, while Macarthur sit sixth with 20.
In other matches, Newcastle Jets defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 2–1 away, Brisbane Roar edged Perth Glory 2–1 on the road and Macarthur drew 1–1 with Central Coast Mariners.
Newcastle Jets are third with 21 points, level with Brisbane Roar in fourth, while Macarthur sit sixth with 20.
Thailand: Buriram put eight past Chiangrai
Buriram United tightened their grip on top spot in Thai League 1 with an 8–1 win over Chiangrai United.
Chiangrai shocked the hosts in the 16th minute when Jordan Emaviwe struck the opener but Buriram hit back rapidly as Suphanat Mueanta equalised in the 28th minute. Robert Zulj then completed the turnaround three minutes, before Bissoli added a third in the 33rd to swing full momentum Buriram’s way, and Thanakrit Chotmuangpak made it 4–1 deep into first-half stoppage time.
Buriram United tightened their grip on top spot in Thai League 1 with an 8–1 win over Chiangrai United.
Chiangrai shocked the hosts in the 16th minute when Jordan Emaviwe struck the opener but Buriram hit back rapidly as Suphanat Mueanta equalised in the 28th minute. Robert Zulj then completed the turnaround three minutes, before Bissoli added a third in the 33rd to swing full momentum Buriram’s way, and Thanakrit Chotmuangpak made it 4–1 deep into first-half stoppage time.
The champions kept their foot on the gas after the break as the goals continued to flow with further efforts coming from Ruben Sanchez (72nd), Thanakrit Chotmuangpak (82nd), Edu Mancha (85th) and Goran Causic (89th).
Elsewhere, Ratchaburi FC edged Nakhon Ratchasima FC 1–0, Rayong FC beat Port MTI FC 5–2, Kanchanaburi swept past Muangthong United 3–0, Sukhothai and Prachuap played out a goalless draw, Chonburi defeated Lamphun Warrior 1–0, and Uthai Thani won 1–0 away at Ayutthaya United.
Elsewhere, Ratchaburi FC edged Nakhon Ratchasima FC 1–0, Rayong FC beat Port MTI FC 5–2, Kanchanaburi swept past Muangthong United 3–0, Sukhothai and Prachuap played out a goalless draw, Chonburi defeated Lamphun Warrior 1–0, and Uthai Thani won 1–0 away at Ayutthaya United.
Malaysia: JDT march on despite late drama
Johor Darul Ta’zim extended their unbeaten run with a 2–1 home win over Kuching City, despite being reduced to 10 men.
Scott Woods gave Kuching the lead in the 41st minute, but goals from Nacho Mendez (58th) and Bergson (64th) turned the match around after Natxo Insa was sent off in the 55th. JDT sit at the top with a perfect 45 points while Kuching are fourth with 28.
Johor Darul Ta’zim extended their unbeaten run with a 2–1 home win over Kuching City, despite being reduced to 10 men.
Scott Woods gave Kuching the lead in the 41st minute, but goals from Nacho Mendez (58th) and Bergson (64th) turned the match around after Natxo Insa was sent off in the 55th. JDT sit at the top with a perfect 45 points while Kuching are fourth with 28.
Selangor moved up to second with a 1–0 win over Negeri Sembilan, decided by Nooa Laine’s 61st-minute strike. Selangor now have 31 points; Negeri Sembilan are sixth with 17.
In other matches, Penang defeated Kuala Lumpur 1–0, Terengganu edged Brunei DPMM 1–0, Kelantan United beat Sabah 3–2 and Melaka FC claimed a 3–0 win over PDRM.
In other matches, Penang defeated Kuala Lumpur 1–0, Terengganu edged Brunei DPMM 1–0, Kelantan United beat Sabah 3–2 and Melaka FC claimed a 3–0 win over PDRM.
Singapore: Lion City stay flawless with Geylang win
Lion City Sailors maintained their flawless start to the Singapore Premier League season with a dominant 3–0 away victory over Geylang International, continuing to set the pace at the top.
The breakthrough came in the 43rd minute when Muhammad Nazrul Ahmad Nazari turned the ball into his own net, handing the Sailors a deserved lead heading into the interval.
Lion City Sailors maintained their flawless start to the Singapore Premier League season with a dominant 3–0 away victory over Geylang International, continuing to set the pace at the top.
The breakthrough came in the 43rd minute when Muhammad Nazrul Ahmad Nazari turned the ball into his own net, handing the Sailors a deserved lead heading into the interval.
The visitors killed off the contest after the break as Tsiy William Ndenge doubled the advantage in the 64th minute. Lion City finished strongly and wrapped up the points through Shawal Anuar, who struck in stoppage time (90+1) as the Sailors made it six wins out of six.
Hougang edged Balestier Khalsa 3–2, Albirex Niigata beat Tanjong Pagar 3–2 and Tampines Rovers defeated Young Lions 7–1.
Hougang edged Balestier Khalsa 3–2, Albirex Niigata beat Tanjong Pagar 3–2 and Tampines Rovers defeated Young Lions 7–1.
Philippines: Kaya keep pace with clinical away win
Kaya FC–Iloilo stayed right on the leaders’ heels in the Philippines Football League with a composed 2–0 away win over Maharlika in Round 11.
Kaya FC–Iloilo stayed right on the leaders’ heels in the Philippines Football League with a composed 2–0 away win over Maharlika in Round 11.
The visitors took control in the first half when Geri Rey opened the scoring in the 24th minute, with Mike Ott doubling the advantage two minutes later.
The win keeps Kaya second on 24 points from 10 matches, level on points with One Taguig at the top, while Maharlika remain sixth with 15 points after 10 games.
The win keeps Kaya second on 24 points from 10 matches, level on points with One Taguig at the top, while Maharlika remain sixth with 15 points after 10 games.
Cambodia: Peprah hat-trick fires Svay Rieng past Phnom Penh Crown
Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng tightened their grip on top spot in the Cambodian Premier League with a dramatic 3–2 away win over Phnom Penh Crown FC, coming out on top in a chaotic first-half slug fest.
The hosts raced into a two-goal lead through Moses Dyer from the penalty spot in the 20th minute, with Andres Nieto striking the second a minute later.
Svay Rieng responded immediately, with Kwame Peprah pulling one back in the 40th minute and then levelling deep into first-half stoppage time (45+4).
Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng tightened their grip on top spot in the Cambodian Premier League with a dramatic 3–2 away win over Phnom Penh Crown FC, coming out on top in a chaotic first-half slug fest.
The hosts raced into a two-goal lead through Moses Dyer from the penalty spot in the 20th minute, with Andres Nieto striking the second a minute later.
Svay Rieng responded immediately, with Kwame Peprah pulling one back in the 40th minute and then levelling deep into first-half stoppage time (45+4).
The visitors completed the turnaround after the restart as Peprah struck again in the 59th minute to seal his hat-trick. Phnom Penh pushed for a late equaliser, but Svay Rieng stayed compact and held firm, with the closing stages turning tense with Ratanak Min shown the red card deep into added time.
The result keeps Svay Rieng top on 37 points, with Phnom Penh Crown three behind and with a game in hand.
Tiffy Army beat Life FC 3–0, Moi Kompong Dewa edged Boeung Ket 1–0, Visakha won 8-1 against Dangkor and NagaWorld defeated Kirivong Sok Sen Chey 3–1.
The result keeps Svay Rieng top on 37 points, with Phnom Penh Crown three behind and with a game in hand.
Tiffy Army beat Life FC 3–0, Moi Kompong Dewa edged Boeung Ket 1–0, Visakha won 8-1 against Dangkor and NagaWorld defeated Kirivong Sok Sen Chey 3–1.
Laos: Young Elephant stay in touch at the top
Young Elephant strengthened their title push with a convincing 5–0 away victory over Savannakhet.
Young Elephant are second with 22 points, five behind leaders Ezra FC, who have a match in hand. Savannakhet remain bottom in 10th.
Young Elephant strengthened their title push with a convincing 5–0 away victory over Savannakhet.
Young Elephant are second with 22 points, five behind leaders Ezra FC, who have a match in hand. Savannakhet remain bottom in 10th.
GB FC were held 1–1 by Luang Prabang United. Masatoshi Takeshita gave Luang Prabang the lead in the 89th minute before N Siphanit equalised deep into stoppage time (90+5). GB FC sit third on 22 points, trailing Young Elephant on goal difference, while Luang Prabang are eighth with nine.
Champasak Avenir claimed a 2–0 win over Master 7. Lee Jeong-jin struck in the eighth minute before Khammanh Chanmani added a second just before the break (45+1). Champasak are fifth with 13 points; Master 7 ninth with four.
Champasak Avenir claimed a 2–0 win over Master 7. Lee Jeong-jin struck in the eighth minute before Khammanh Chanmani added a second just before the break (45+1). Champasak are fifth with 13 points; Master 7 ninth with four.
Myanmar: Yangon extend lead, Shan keep pace
Yangon United continued their imperious form with a 2–0 away win against Ayeyawady United.
Aung Myo Khant (33rd) and Kaung Sithu (90+6) were on target as Yangon moved clear at the top with 35 points. The leaders have now scored 43 goals from 14 matches while conceding just three. Ayeyawady are eighth with 13 points.
Yangon United continued their imperious form with a 2–0 away win against Ayeyawady United.
Aung Myo Khant (33rd) and Kaung Sithu (90+6) were on target as Yangon moved clear at the top with 35 points. The leaders have now scored 43 goals from 14 matches while conceding just three. Ayeyawady are eighth with 13 points.
Shan United kept pace with a 5–2 victory over Thitsar Arman. Myat Kaung Khant (22nd), a brace from Ye Yint Aung (24th, 82nd), Khun Kyaw Zin Hein (32nd) and Sa Aung Pyae Ko (60th) accounted for Shan’s goals. Shan sit second with 33 points, while Thitsar Arman are 11th with 10.
Dagon defeated Hantharwady 3–0, ISPE and Yadanarbon shared a 2–2 draw, and Dagon Port and Sagaing United played out a 4–4 thriller.
Dagon defeated Hantharwady 3–0, ISPE and Yadanarbon shared a 2–2 draw, and Dagon Port and Sagaing United played out a 4–4 thriller.
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