Western United secured a 3-1 victory over Central Coast Mariners, moving them into second place, eight points adrift of league leaders Auckland FC.

The deadlock was broken by Noah Botic, who scored for Western United in the 52nd minute. Central Coast found a lifeline in the 76th minute when Tomoki Imai scored an own goal.

However, Western United quickly regained control, with Luke Vickery restoring their lead in the 81st minute and Michael Ruhs sealing the win with a stoppage-time goal.

Auckland FC were held to a thrilling 4-4 draw by Adelaide United, who moved up to third, level on points with Western United but with a game in hand.

Guillermo May got Auckland off to a flying start with two early goals in the 10th and 14th minutes. Jordan Elsey pulled one back for Adelaide in the 30th minute, but Logan Rogerson restored Auckland's two-goal cushion in the 52nd minute.

Adelaide's Zach Clough then converted penalties in the 61st and 79th minutes to level the score. The drama continued in stoppage time as Hiroki Sakai put Auckland ahead, only for Bart Vriends to snatch a late equaliser for Adelaide.

Elsewhere, WS Wanderers cruised past Perth Glory 4-1, Macarthur FC fell 2-0 to Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar played out a 1-1 draw with Melbourne Victory.

Svay Rieng defeated Angkor Tiger 5-2 to maintain their four-point lead at the top of the championship group.

Cristian Silveira opened the scoring for Svay Rieng in the 20th minute. Gabriel Silva and Matheus Moresche then struck in quick succession, netting in the 40th and 42nd minutes to give Svay Rieng a commanding lead. Vakhim Im pulled one back for Angkor Tiger just before the break.

Gabriel Silva completed his brace in the 58th minute, followed by a penalty conversion by Bounphachan Bounkong in the 79th minute to make it 5-1. Angkor Tiger managed a late response through Takuto Yasuoka in the 86th minute.

In other matches, second-placed Phnom Penh Crown edged past sixth-placed Boeung Ket with a 3-2 victory.

Dangkor, who sit first in the relegation group, earned a narrow 1-0 win against Kirivong Sok Sen Chey. Ministry of Interior FA suffered a 2-1 defeat to Life FC in the same group.

Persib Bandung suffered a 4-1 defeat to Persebaya but remain at the top of the table. However, their lead has been cut to five points, while Persebaya moved up to third, two points behind Dewa United.

Persebaya took the lead in the 62nd minute through an own goal by Marc Klok. Dwi Rizky and Bruno then scored in the 79th and 82nd minutes to extend Persebaya's advantage.

Ryan Kurnia managed to pull one back for Persib Bandung, but any hopes of a comeback were dashed when Fransisco Rivera scored in stoppage time to seal the win for Persebaya.

Second-placed Dewa United beat Persik Kediri 2-1 to move within five points of Persib Bandung.

Egy Maulana Vikri opened the scoring for Dewa in the 12th minute, with Alex doubling their lead in the 20th. Mohammad Khanafi netted a consolation for Persik Kediri in the 89th minute.

Elsewhere, Bali United drew 1-1 with Persita, Borneo suffered a 1-0 defeat to Persis Solo and Madura United lost 3-1 to PSM Makassar.

Having clinched the Laos title earlier in the week, Ezra FC showcased their dominance with a commanding 5-1 victory over Viengchanh on Saturday.

Ezra emerged champions with 38 points, four clear of Young Elephant.

Ezra took the lead in the 10th minute through Chony Wenpaserth with Peter Phantavong doubling their advantage just before the break.

Thanousack Nanthavongdouangsy netted their third in the 68th minute, Damoth Thongkhamsavath finding the net in the 70th, and Phantavong getting his second in the 76th minute. Michael Okushi scored a stoppage time consolation goal.

In other matches, Champasak United suffered a 4-0 defeat to Luang Prabang United, Lao Army FC secured a 2-0 win against Namtha United and Young Elephant beat Ezra 7 with a 1-0 scoreline.

Johor Darul Ta’zim secured a 2-0 victory over Perak FC as the Malaysian champions won their 19th match of the domestic season. The win took JDT to 58 points, 15 clear of Selangor FC.

Jese broke the deadlock for Johor just before halftime with Jorge Obregon converting a penalty in the 64th minute.

Selangor played out a goalless draw with Sabah, Sri Pahang suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Terengganu United and Kuala Lumpur City edged 1-0 past PDRM.

Shan United, having already secured the championship, closed out the season with an emphatic 4-0 victory over third-placed Hantharwady United.

Ye Yint Aung opened the scoring for Shan United in the ninth minute with Khun Kyaw Zin Hein doubling their advantage in the 17th minute. Ye Yint Aung netted his second in the 28th minute with Efrain Rintaro capping the victory in the 38th minute.

Dagon secured a 2-1 win against Ayeyawady, Myawady played out a 2-2 draw with Yadanarbon, and Yangon United defeated Ispe FC 2-1.

Kaya FC beat Cebu FC 2-1 win to maintain their position at the top of the table with a one-point lead over second-placed Manila Digger.

Kaya opened the scoring in the 31st minute courtesy of Jesus Melliza. Lucas Del Rosario then extended the lead in the 42nd minute. Hama Rintaro managed to get one back for Cebu in stoppage time.

Manila Digger dominated Philippines U20 in a 7-1 win, Loyola lost 2-0 to One Taguig and Maharlika were defeated 4-0 by Davao Aguilas.

Lion City Sailors edged second-placed Tampines Rovers 1-0 victory in a crucial fixture, extending their lead to nine points.

The only goal of the match came in the 82nd minute, scored by Lionel Tan Han Wei.

Albirex Niigata cruised past Balestier Khalsa with a 4-0 win, Geylang beat Tanjong Pagar 5-0 and DPMM narrowly defeated Hougang 2-1.

Buriram United were held to a goalless draw by Uthai Thani, narrowing their lead over second-placed Bangkok United to five points.

Bangkok United secured a comfortable 3-1 win over Sukhothai.

Eid Mahmoud opened the scoring for Bangkok in the 24th minute, and Richairo Zivkovic extended the lead by converting a penalty in the 65th minute. Mahmoud then grabbed his second in the 74th minute with Matheus Fornazari netting a consolation for Sukhothai with a spot-kick.

Pathum United beat Muang Thong United 2-0, Khonkaen United drew 0-0 with Lamphun Warrior and Prachuap lost 1-0 to Nakhon Pathom.

Nam Dinh secured a crucial 2-0 win against Viettel, keeping hem four points clear of second-placed Hanoi FC.

Nguyen Phong Hong Duy opened the scoring for Nam Dinh in the eighth minute with Nguyen Van Vi confirming the win with his stoppage time strike.

Hanoi FC edged Da Nang 3-2, third-placed Thanh Hoa played out a goalless draw against Hong Linh Ha Tinh and Ho Chi Minh defeated Hoang Gia Lai 1-0.