Domestic Leagues
Cong An Ha Noi FC maintained their perfect start in Vietnam and Persija Jakarta cruised to another victory in Indonesia.
There was also thrilling action in Singapore, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com as we take you through all the standout results and key moments from another eventful week of football across Southeast Asia.
Thailand: Buriram leave it late
Buriram United maintained their perfect start to the Thai League 1 season with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Rayong FC, scoring a stoppage-time winner after twice coming from behind.
Joao Felipe gave Rayong the lead in the 13th minute before Stefan Schimmer equalised for Buriram on the stroke of halftime.
Rayong regained the advantage in the 56th minute through Felipe but Buriram refused to surrender their unbeaten record. Jaided Supachai levelled the contest in the 83rd minute before Thanakrit Chotmuangpak struck in the 90+4th minute to complete a remarkable comeback and preserve Buriram’s place at the top of the standings with 10 points from four matches.
Uthai Thani defeated Rasisalai United 4-2, Ratchaburi thrashed Sukhothai 6-0, Port MTI FC edged Pattani 3-2, Bangkok United beat Lamphun Warrior 2-0, Prachuap overcame Chiangrai 2-1 and Sisaket United defeated Chonburi 2-1.
Vietnam: Cong An Ha Noi maintain perfect start
Cong An Ha Noi continued their flawless start to the V.League 1 season with a convincing 3-0 away victory over Truong Tuoi Dong Nai.
The hosts were unable to make their numerical advantage count in the first half, despite Le Van Son receiving a red card in the 16th minute. Nguyen Dinh Bac was also booked shortly afterwards, but the sides went into the break goalless.
Cong An Ha Noi stepped up their performance after the interval, with Alan Grafite breaking the deadlock in the 52nd minute before Brayan Perea doubled the advantage three minutes later.
Le Pham Thanh Long completed the scoring in the 58th minute, sealing a comfortable win that kept Cong An Ha Noi top of the standings with nine points.
Phu Dong Ninh Binh drew 1-1 with Nam Dinh, Song Lam Nghe An and Ho Chi Minh City shared a 1-1 draw, Thanh Hoa defeated Hai Phong 2-1, Hoang Anh Gia Lai beat Da Nang 3-0 and Hong Linh Ha Tinh overcame Viettel 3-1. Hanoi FC suffered a 1-0 defeat against Bac Ninh.
Indonesia: Persija Jakarta cruise to victory as Bali United hit six
Persija Jakarta continued their perfect start to the Indonesia Liga 1 season with a commanding 4-0 away victory over PSIM Yogyakarta.
Alexander Jeremejeff broke the deadlock in the 77th minute before Stjepan Loncar doubled the advantage four minutes later. Kwon Chang-Hoon added a third in the 87th minute, while Loncar completed his brace in stoppage time to seal an emphatic win.
The result kept Persija top of the standings with 12 points from four matches, having conceded just once.
Bali United delivered the weekend’s biggest victory, thrashing Persijap Jepara 6-1 despite receiving a red card. Persib were held to a 2-2 draw by Dewa United, while Java United handed Borneo their third defeat of the campaign with a 2-1 victory.
PSS Sleman defeated PSM Makassar 3-0, Arema and FC Bhayangkara shared a 2-2 draw and Persita edged Garudayaksa 2-1. Persebaya beat Isenmulang Kalteng 1-0, while Persik Kediri overcame Madura United 2-0.
Singapore: Geylang maintain perfect start with comeback win
Geylang International continued their impressive start to the Singapore Premier League season with a 3-1 victory over FC Jurong.
The visitors made a flying start when Akram Azman opened the scoring in the third minute, but Geylang responded quickly as Dejan Racic equalised five minutes later to leave the sides level at halftime.
Geylang took control after the break, with Sahil Suhaimi putting the hosts ahead in the 68th minute before Racic completed his brace in the 78th minute to seal the points.
The victory extended Geylang’s perfect start to three matches, keeping them top of the standings with nine points, while FC Jurong remained third on six points.
Tampines Rovers strengthened their title challenge with a comfortable 4-0 win over Tanjong Pagar United, while defending champions Lion City Sailors thrashed Young Lions 6-1 to record their first league victory of the season.
Laos: Ezra open season with win
Ezra made a winning start to the Lao League season with a 2-0 victory away to Oudomxay Entremets.
Champasak Avenir moved to the top of the early standings after beating BIS 3-0, while Ezra sit second and Salavan United occupy third after defeating Luang Prabang United 2-0. Namtha United also began with a victory, edging Lao Army FC 1-0.
Savannakhet and GB FC played out a goalless draw.
Myanmar: Shan United claim derby win
Shan United strengthened their position near the top of the Myanmar National League with a 2-0 victory over Hantharwady United.
The visitors secured all three points to remain second in the standings with seven points from three matches, keeping pace with Dagon, who are ahead on goal difference.
Dagon were unable to maintain their advantage at the summit after being held to a 2-2 draw by Ispe FC.
Thiha Saw opened the scoring for Dagon in the 19th minute, but Ispe fought back after halftime, with Naing Lin Phyo equalising in the 58th minute before Saw Sae Ka Paw Say put the hosts ahead four minutes later.
Phyo Ye Yint rescued a point for Dagon with a 90th-minute equaliser.
Yangon Royals defeated Yangon United 2-1 to claim a valuable derby victory, Thitsar Arman beat Ayeyawady 3-1 and Yadanarbon secured a 2-0 win over Myawady. Maharlika United and Chinland shared a 1-1 draw.
Philippines: Manila Digger stun Kaya with last-gasp winner
Manila Digger continued their perfect start to the Philippines Football League season with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Kaya.
With the match seemingly heading for a goalless draw, Manila Digger struck in the 90th minute to snatch all three points and hand Kaya their first defeat of the campaign.
The win lifted Manila Digger to second place with 12 points from four matches, just one point behind leaders Maharlika United, who have played two games more. Kaya remained third on nine points after suffering their first loss, while Manila Digger maintained their flawless record without conceding a goal.
Stallion Laguna edged Tuloy 5-4 in a nine-goal thriller, while Azkals and Mendiola FC 1991 played out a 1-1 draw.
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