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ASEAN Wrap: Cup glory for Newcastle Jets

ASEAN Wrap: Cup glory for Newcastle Jets

Kuala Lumpur: Newcastle Jets came from behind to defeat Heidelberg United in the Australia Cup final on Saturday.
Buriram United's perfect run in Thailand came to a halt after they were held by BG Pathum United.
 
There were also matches in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across ASEAN.
Australia: Jets end long wait
Newcastle Jets lifted their first Australia Cup title after a 3-1 extra-time win against semi-pro side Heidelberg United in the final on Saturday.
 
Defeat was a cruel blow for Heidelberg, who had defeated A League side Western Sydney Wanderers,  Wellington Phoenix FC and Auckland FC enroute to reaching the final.
The semi-pro side got off to a flying start, with  Ryan Lethlean putting them ahead with a header in the eighth minute.
 
The Jets equalised in the 21st minute when Thomas Aquilina was released down the right and cut the ball back for Max Burgess, who beat goalkeeper Yaren Sozer with his first-time shot.
 
Both sides had chances but failed to find the back of the net in the remaining minutes of regulation time.
That changed in the 96th minute, with the Jets going ahead through Oscar Fryer's superb effort.
 
Jets skipper Kosta Grozos was sent off in the 113th minute for two yellow cards while Heidelberg substitute Johnny Apostolopoulos received a straight red card shortly after.
 
Ben Gibson, however, struck in the 115th minute to ensure the Jets earned their first major honour since 2007-08.
Thailand: Buriram held at home
Buriram United’s winning streak ended following a 2-2 draw with BG Pathum United.
 
Souleymane N’Diaye opened the scoring in the 25th minute, but Bissoli replied six minutes later to bring Buriram level.
 
Pathum retook the lead almost immediately through Channarong Nonthasila in the 33rd minute, only for Bissoli to strike again from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time (45+3).
The second half was tense, with Buriram dominating possession and pushing for a winner. Pathum defended bravely and nearly grabbed a decisive goal on the counter. In the end, Buriram had to settle for a point, remaining top on 19 points but with Bangkok United now just three behind.
 
Bangkok United beat Nakhon Ratchasima 3-1, Prachuap stunned Ratchaburi 1-0 and Port MTI FC thrashed Kanchanaburi 8-0. Rayong edged Chiangrai 1-0, while Muang Thong and Lamphun finished 2-2.
Vietnam: Ninh Binh held again
Ninh Binh had to settle for a draw for the second successive week after sharing a 1-1 stalemate with The Cong on Thursday, with both sides reduced to 10 men.
 
Nguyen Duc Chien put Ninh Binh ahead from the penalty spot in the 37th minute and looked to be on course for maximum points following Bui Tien Dung's sending off in the 34th minute.
 
The Cong, however, refused to give up and drew level in the 69th minute through Dinh Xuan Tien with Ninh Binh then reduced to 10 following Geovane Magno's red card in the third minute of added time.
Ninh Binh moved to 14 points, one ahead of Cong An Ha Noi FC and Ho Chi Minh City Police FC, who were both not in action.
 
In other matches, Hanoi defeated SHB-Da Nang 2-0 while the matches between Hong Linh Ha Tinh-PVF CAND, Thanh Hoa-Becamex Ho Chi Minh City and Hoang Anh Gia Lai-Song Lam Nghe An ended in 1-1 draws.
Indonesia: Persita narrow gap
Persita Tangerang moved within five points of leaders Borneo following a 2-0 win against Semen Padang in the only match played in Indonesia's Liga 1.
 
Bae Sin-yeong opened the scoring in the 25th minute with Ahmad Hardianto confirming the points with his 73rd minute strike.
Persita moved up to second in the standings with 13 points, one ahead of PSIM Yogyakarta.
Malaysia: JDT cruise past PDRM to stay perfect
Johor Darul Ta’zim delivered another statement of dominance with a 7-0 defeat of PDRM.
 
Arif Aiman struck in the 28th and 33rd minutes to set the champions on their way. After the break, Bergson added a third in the 54th minute before Alberto Teto made it four just after the hour mark.
The goals kept flowing late on, with Eldar Israfílov scoring in the 67th, Jairo making it five in the 77th, Morales Roki netting in the 83rd, and Jairo wrapping things up two minutes later with his second. JDT are top with 21 points, scoring 33 goals and conceding just three.
 
In other results, Selangor won 3-1 away to Imigresen, Terengganu beat Kelantan 4-1, Penang edged Negeri Sembilan 2-1 while Kuching City stunned Sabah 1-0.
Singapore: Hougang get first win
Hougang beat Young Lions 2-0 for their first Singapore Premier League victory of the season on Thursday.
 
Goals from Yotsakorn Burapha (50th) and Victor Blasco (76th) consigned Young Lions to a third defeat in as many matches.
The win moved Hougang into eighth place with no other matches played.
Brunei Darussalam: Kota Ranger edge Rima Star
Kota Ranger FC stayed perfect with a 3-2 win against Rimba Star FC on Friday.
 
It was their second win, having defeated MS ABDB 2-1 in their opener.
Indera lead the standings on goal difference ahead of defending champions Kasuka, with both on a perfect six points.
Cambodia: Phnom Penh Crown stay close to top
Phnom Penh Crown cruised to a 4-1 win away at Kirivong Sok Sen Chey to stay just one point behind leaders Preah Khan Svay Rieng FC.
 
Dalik Hang gave the hosts a surprise lead in the 15th minute but Moses Dyer equalised in the 27th minute before Raul Feher put them ahead with a 39th-minute strike.
In the second half, Ty Sa made it 3-1 in the 72nd minute, finishing off a sweeping move. Maksym Pryadun sealed the victory in stoppage time (90+1) to cap off a dominant display and keep Phnom Penh in the title race.
 
Elsewhere, Angkor Tiger defeated Boeung Ket 3-0, NagaWorld drew 2-2 with Visakha and Life FC edged Dangkor 1-0. Moi Kompong Dewa and Tiffy Army shared a goalless draw.
Laos: Five-star Ezra
Ezra stayed perfect with a 2-0 win against Salavan United as the defending champions moved up to 18 points.
 
They sit six clear of Young Elephant, who were not in action and have two matches in hand.
Ezra had defeated Luang Prabang 5-0 in a midweek match while in the only other tie played in Laos, GB FC beat Luang Prabang United 3-0.
Philippines: Manila Digger run riot to stay top
Manila Digger stormed to an emphatic 8-2 win over Tuloy to cement their spot at the top of the table.
 
Kota Nishioka opened the scoring in the 18th minute with two more strikes quickly following, putting the hosts in control.
Tuloy briefly pulled one back in the 30th minute, but Martin Joof restored Digger’s advantage three minutes later. Further goals in the 43rd and 45+1 minutes ensured a commanding 5-2 lead at half-time.
 
The second half saw no let-up, with Digger adding three more goals in the 47th, 54th and 82nd minutes to complete the rout. The result moves them to 13 points from five matches, edging one point clear of Kaya at the summit.
 
Elsewhere, One Taguig humiliated Philippine Army with a stunning 13-0 victory, Stallion hammered Mendiola 5-0, Cebu FC beat Don Bosco Garelli 6-0 and Davao Aguilas edged Maharlika 2-1.
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