Sydney FC secured their place in the semi-finals with a narrow 1-0 victory over Melbourne Victory in the quarter-finals. In a tightly contested clash, both sides struggled to break the deadlock in the first half, with chances limited and the intensity reflecting the stakes of knockout football.

The decisive moment arrived in the 80th minute when Patrick Wood found the breakthrough, finishing calmly to give Sydney the advantage. Melbourne Victory pushed for an equaliser but were unable to respond, as Sydney held firm to seal progression and end Victory’s campaign.

Auckland FC also advanced after edging Melbourne City 7-6 on penalties following a 1-1 draw, highlighting the fine margins at this stage of the competition. With Newcastle Jets and Adelaide United already awaiting in the semi-finals, the playoff race continues to build towards a dramatic conclusion.

Champions Buriram United suffered a 3-1 defeat to Port MTI FC in Round 29 of Thai League 1. The hosts made a fast start, with Worachit Kanitsribumpen opening the scoring early before Leonardo Kalil doubled the advantage. Lucas Tocantins added a third just before halftime to cap off a dominant first-half display against the title winners.

Buriram responded after the break and managed to pull one back late through Peter Zulj, but Port’s early control proved decisive. The result sees Buriram remain top on 69 points following their title-clinching campaign, while second-placed Port close the gap to 12 points as they strengthened their position in the race for the remaining continental spots.

Ratchaburi FC produced the standout result with a 6-1 win over Rayong FC, while Bangkok United defeated Ayutthaya United 4-1. Prachuap beat Uthai Thani 2-0, Nakhon Ratchasima edged Sukhothai 1-0, Kanchanaburi and Chonburi played out a 2-2 draw, Lamphun Warrior and Chiangrai United finished goalless and Muang Thong United drew 1-1 with Pathum United.

Cong An Ha Noi FC tightened their grip at the top of the V.League 1 table with a controlled 2-0 victory over Hai Phong in Round 21. The league leaders struck at key moments in the first half, with Nguyen Dinh Bac opening the scoring before Leygley Adou doubled the advantage in first-half stoppage time to put them firmly in command.

From there, Cong An Ha Noi managed the game effectively, limiting Hai Phong’s chances while maintaining their structure to see out a comfortable win. The result moves them to 54 points, extending their lead at the summit to 11 points over second-placed Viettel.

Viettel were held to a 1-1 draw by Phu Dong Ninh Binh, while Hanoi FC edged Da Nang 2-1 in a match that saw both sides reduced to 10 men. Hoang Anh Gia Lai secured a 1-0 win over Song Lam Nghe An, Nam Dinh defeated Ho Chi Minh City 2-0, and Binh Duong and Thanh Hoa played out a 1-1 draw while PVF-CAND and Hong Linh Ha Tinh finished goalless.

Malut United delivered one of the standout performances of Round 31 with a commanding 5-2 victory over Persis Solo. The visitors struck first through Bruno Gomes, but Malut responded quickly as David da Silva levelled before adding a second shortly after. He then completed a first-half brace from the penalty spot to give the hosts a strong advantage heading into the break.

Malut continued their dominance in the second half as Nilson Junior extended the lead, before Yakob Sayuri added a fifth to cap off an emphatic display, with Arkhan Kaka pulling one back late for Persis. The win lifts Malut United to 52 points, strengthening their position in fourth as they continue to push for a strong finish to the season.

At the top, the title race remains finely poised with Persib Bandung and Borneo still level on 69 points and scheduled to play on Monday and Tuesday.

Johor Darul Ta’zim delivered another statement performance with a commanding 7-0 victory over Kuala Lumpur City, underlining their dominance at the top of the Malaysia Super League. Ager Aketxe opened the scoring before Oscar Arribas doubled the lead, giving the hosts early control in what quickly turned into a one-sided contest.

The second half saw JDT take complete control, with Stuart Wilkin adding a third before Alberto Diaz extended the advantage further. Kuala Lumpur City were reduced to 10 men, and the champions capitalised ruthlessly as Ajdin Mujagic, Eddy Israfilov and Manuel Hidalgo all got on the scoresheet to complete a comprehensive rout.

Selangor strengthened their hold on second with a 4-0 win over Penang, Sabah cruised to a 5-1 victory against PDRM FC, and Kuching City edged Terengganu 2-1.

Lion City Sailors were forced to a goalless draw by Tampines Rovers but it was enough to confirm them as the Singapore Premier League 2025/26 champions.

Both sides had moments but were unable to find the breakthrough with the result moving Lion City to an unassailable 51 points, eight ahead of Tampines with only two rounds of matches left to play.

Elsewhere, Balestier Khalsa edged Geylang 3-2 in a dramatic encounter that saw both sides reduced to 10 men.

Angkor Tiger produced a stunning late finish to defeat already-crowned champions Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC 4-3 in one of the most dramatic matches of the round. Despite the result having no impact on the title race, the encounter delivered relentless action, with Angkor racing into a three-goal lead before being pegged back in a chaotic second half.

Mark Ajay Kurita (2) and Abdel Coulibaly scored to give Angkor a 3-0 lead at half-time, however, the game flipped after the break as Kwame Peprah netted twice to ignite the comeback, before Patrick leveled the match at 3-3 heading into the closing stages.

Just as it seemed the champions would complete the turnaround, Angkor Tiger had the final say, with Ty Han scoring deep into stoppage time to seal a dramatic victory.

Boeung Ket defeated Phnom Penh Crown FC 2-0 and Visakha and Life FC picked up wins in the relegation group.

Manila Digger assumed control of the Philippines Football League with two crucial wins over the past week.

They kicked off the week with a dominant 3-0 win against former leaders Taguig and a 5-1 defeat of Stallions Laguna saw them moving two points ahead at the top.

Stallion briefly threatened when Zamoranho Ho-A-Tham gave them the lead, but Manila Digger responded quickly through Pa Ousman Gai to level before the break.

After halftime, the champions took full control, with Gai completing a hat-trick to turn the game around before further goals, including one from Kenji Nishioka, put the result beyond doubt in a ruthless second-half display.