Domestic Leagues
In Indonesia, defending champions Persib Bandung came from behind to defeat Persijap Jepara 2-1, while Buriram United opened their Thai League 1 title defence with a 1-0 victory over Chonburi.
There was also action in Singapore, Cambodia and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the latest domestic action across ASEAN.
Thailand: Buriram open title defence with Chonburi win
Defending champions Buriram United opened their Thai League 1 title defence with a 1 0 victory over Chonburi in Round 3. The only goal came in the eighth minute when Chonburi defender Saharat Sontisawat turned the ball into his own net.
The result puts Buriram top of the table with seven points from three matches, although the champions have played one more match than several teams around them.
Elsewhere, Sukhothai defeated Port MTI FC 2 1 while Sisaket United earned a 1 0 win away to Chiangrai. Prachuap beat Pattani 3 0, Uthai Thani edged Ayutthaya United 2 1 and Rayong FC drew 1 1 with Ratchaburi. Rasisalai United and Lamphun Warrior also shared the points in a 1-1 draw.
Vietnam: Cong An Ha Noi maintain perfect start
Defending champions Cong An Ha Noi continued their perfect start to the new V.League 1 season with a 3-0 victory over Truong Tuoi Dong Nai in Round 3.
The champions turned the match in their favour after the break, with Alan Grafite opening the scoring in the 52nd minute. Brayan Andres Perea Vargas doubled the advantage three minutes later before Le Pham Thanh Long completed the scoring in the 58th minute.
Cong An Ha Noi now have nine points from three matches and top the table without conceding a goal.
Indonesia: Persib fight back to beat Persijap
Defending champions Persib Bandung came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Persijap Jepara in Round 3 of the Super League.
Persijap took the lead through Pirulo's spot-kick in the 13th minute, but Persib quickly responded when Thom Jan Marinus Haye levelled the contest in the 21st minute.
Persib completed the turnaround ten minutes after the break, with Uilliam Barros scoring in the 55th minute to put the visitors ahead. Persijap were unable to find a second equaliser as Persib held on for their second win of the campaign, moving to six points from three matches.
Dewa United remained top of the table after beating PSS Sleman 2-1 while Madura United defeated PSIM Yogyakarta 2-1.
Persija Jakarta also maintained their perfect record with a 1-0 win over Java United while Bali United beat Borneo 2-0.
FC Bhayangkara defeated Isenmulang Kalteng 2-0, Persebaya drew 1-1 with Garudayaksa, PSM Makassar and Persita shared a 2-2 draw and Arema drew 1-1 with Persik Kediri.
Malaysia: JDT extend perfect run with Negeri Sembilan win
Defending champions Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their perfect start to the Malaysia Super League season with a 3-0 victory over Negeri Sembilan in Round 4.
JDT took control in the first half, with Shahab Zahedi opening the scoring in the 12th minute before Bergson doubled the advantage in the 31st minute. The champions went into the break two goals ahead.
JDT continued to dominate after the restart and added a third in the 66th minute through Marcos Guilherme.
The victory leaves JDT with five wins from five matches, 15 points and an impressive 25 goals scored without conceding. Kuching City and Selangor remain their closest challengers on 12 points.
Selangor defeated Kuala Lumpur City 3-0 while DPMM came from behind to beat Sabah 2-1. Kuching City edged Melaka FC 2-1 despite finishing with 10 men, and Penang defeated Kelantan Red Warrior 3-2. Star City and Terengganu shared the points in a 1-1 draw.
Singapore: FC Jurong continue perfect start
FC Jurong continued their impressive start to the Singapore Premier League season with a 3-0 victory over Hougang in Round 2.
Takuma Yamaguchi opened the scoring in the 23rd minute before Haziq Kamarudin doubled the advantage deep into first-half stoppage time, sending FC Jurong into the break two goals ahead.
FC Jurong remained in control after the restart and added a third in the 72nd minute through Mizuki Ando.
The result leaves them top of the table with six points from two matches while Hougang remained on one point.
Geylang also maintained a perfect record with a 5-1 victory over Young Lions while Tanjong Pagar edged Balestier Khalsa 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller.
Cambodia: Visakha maintain perfect record
Defending champions Visakha maintained their perfect start to the Cambodian Premier League season with a 2-1 victory over Boeung Ket in Round 3.
Visakha took control in the first half as Ulrich Donovan Ewolo opened the scoring in the 15th minute before Cristian Silveira doubled their advantage nine minutes later. Boeung Ket pulled one back through Myer Bevan in the 48th minute, but Visakha held on to secure all three points.
The victory keeps Visakha top of the table with nine points from three matches, with eight goals scored and only two conceded.
Defending champions Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC are second on seven points after being held to a 1-1 draw by Dangkor, while NagaWorld also moved to seven points after edging Tiffy Army 5-4.
Elsewhere, Moi Kompong Dewa defeated Life FC 2-0, while Kirivong Sok Sen Chey beat Angkor Tiger 2-1.
Philippines: Manila Digger open title defence with Stallion win
Defending champions Manila Digger opened their Philippine Football League title defence with a 3-0 victory over Stallion.
Manila Digger controlled the contest to secure all three points in their first match of the new campaign, while Stallion suffered their first defeat after two matches.
Maharlika lead the early standings with seven points from four matches, while Kaya FC-Iloilo have won both of their opening games.
Elsewhere, Azkals defeated Maharlika 2-0, while Tuloy edged Philippine Army 4-3.
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