Domestic Leagues
Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng beat Boeung Ket while Kaya FC-Iloilo defeated Maharlika as both teams stayed in pole position in Cambodia and the Philippines respectively. In Indonesia, Persib Bandung's lead was cut to eight points while Lion City Sailors remained six clear in Singapore with Lennart Thy producing a four-goal performance.
There were also matches in Australia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam so join the-AFC.com in our review of the past week’s domestic action across ASEAN.
Australia: Auckland FC sail clear
Auckland FC cruised past Wellington Phoenix with a 6-1 victory to move eight points ahead of second-placed Adelaide United.
Auckland opened the scoring in the 31st minute through Neyder Moreno, who doubled their lead five minutes later. Logan Rogerson made it 3-0 in the 40th minute with Wellington pulling one back through Luke Brooke-Smith in the 49th minute.
Auckland responded with Moreno securing his hat-trick in the 60th minute, followed by Logan grabbing his second in the 80th. Jesse Randall capped off the win with a stoppage-time goal.
Adelaide United suffered a 3-0 defeat to Western United, who moved within two points of their defeated opponents.
Western took the lead in the 26th minute through Noah Botic with Hiroshi Ibusuki converting a penalty in the 59th minute to extend the lead. Riku Danzaki sealed the win with his 88th minute effort.
In other matches, Melbourne Victory drew 2-2 with Melbourne City, WS Wanderers defeated Central Coast Mariners 4-0 and Sydney FC played out a goalless draw with Perth Glory.
Cambodia: Svay Rieng widen gap to four points.
Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng secured a tough 1-0 victory over Boeung Ket to move four points clears of Phnom Penh FC as the battle for the title shifted to the championship group.
The match's only goal came in stoppage time, Cristian Silveira finding the net off an assist from Nick Taylor.
Phnom Penh Crown FC lost ground following a 2-1 defeat to Visakha. Andres Nieto put Phnom Penh ahead in the 18th minute, but Mike Rigoberto Gelito Ott equalised six minutes later.
The decisive moment came just before halftime with Faeez Khan striking the winner for Visakha.
Indonesia: Persib Bandung held
Leaders Persib Bandung had to settle for a goalless draw with Madura United, with Dewa United capitalising with a 2-0 victory against Persebaya.
The win moved Dewa into second place, with Persebaya now in third, trailing by two points.
Alexis Messidoro opened the scoring for Dewa in the 30th minute with Brazilian forward Alex doubling the lead in the 37th minute to seal the victory.
In other matches, Persija Jakarta suffered a 1-0 defeat to PSM Makassar, Borneo edged past Persita with a 2-1 win, and Persis Solo played out a 1-1 draw with Semen Padang.
Laos: Ezra stay a point clear
Ezra FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Luang Prabang United to maintain a one point lead over Young Elephant.
Peter Phanthavong put Ezra ahead just before halftime but Luang Prabang found their way back into the match through Phoutthalak Thongsanith's own goal in the 61st minute. Anantaza Siphongphan, however, netted the winner in the 87th minute.
Young Elephant kept their title hopes alive with a 6-1 win against dominated Lao Army FC.
Master 7 scored a stunning 13-2 victory over Champasak United, and Viengchanh played to a 2-2 draw with Namtha United.
Malaysia: 11 in a row for JDT
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) captured their 11th consecutive Malaysia Super League title after a 2-0 win over Perak at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Monday.
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) captured their 11th consecutive Malaysia Super League title after a 2-0 win over Perak at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Monday.
JDT took the lead just before halftime through Jese Rodriguez with Jorge Obregon doubling their advantage from the penalty spot in the 64th minute.
The victory took JDT, who are through to the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Round of 16, to an unassailable 58 points with four matches to play.
Terengganu FC, meanwhile, had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Kuching FC as they stayed in fourth on 28 points.
Terengganu took the lead in the eighth minute with a strike from Manuel Gelito Ott. with Ismahil Akinade then doubling their advantage in the 61st minute.
However, Kuching responded swiftly, with Jordan Mintah pulling one back in the 64th minute. Just two minutes later, Petrus Shitembi found the equaliser.
Sabah FC and Kuala Lumpur City also settled for a draw, with their match ending 1-1. This result keeps Sabah in third place, while Kuala Lumpur City stayed in seventh.
Myanmar: Shan United stay hot
Champions Shan United continued their relentless pace, securing a 3-0 victory over Mahar United as they moved up to 59 points with just one match remaining.
Moussa Bakayoko broke the deadlock in the 50th minute, converting a penalty with Myat Kaung Khant extending their advantage in the 76th minute before Wunna Soe Aung sealed the win in the 81st minute.
Yangon United stayed ahead in the race for second place, easing past Dagon 3-0 victory to move up to 45 points, one ahead of Hanthawarwady.
Philippines: Kaya firmly in charge
Kaya edged 2-1 past Maharlika to maintain a one-point lead over Manila Digger.
Shuto Komaki broke the deadlock for Kaya just before halftime, with Kaishu Yamazaki doubling their advantage in the 63rd minute. Maharlika scored a consolation through Jorrel Aristorenas in stoppage time.
Manila moved up to 27 points after a 2-1 defeat of third-placed Cebu FC.
Manila struck in the 25th minute through Pa Ousman Gai and Modou Manneh extended their lead four minutes before the break. Cebu responded with a stoppage-time goal from Guytho Mijland but it wasn't enough to prevent them from going seven points behind Manila.
Singapore: Lion City stay six clear
Lion City Sailors delivered a commanding 5-1 victory over Balestier Khalsa, as they maintained a six-point lead over second-placed Tampines Rovers.
Lennart Thy set the tone early for Lion City, finding the net in the sixth minute. Maxime Lestienne then doubled their lead in the 29th minute.
Thy went on to complete a remarkable four-goal performance, scoring just before halftime, 50th minute and in the 72nd minute. Balestier’s Kodai Tanaka pulled one back in the 86th minute.
Tampines kept their title hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Brunei DPMM, Hougang played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Young Lions, while Tanjong Pagar suffered a 2-1 defeat to Albirex Niigata.
Thailand: Buriram cruise to victory
Buriram United secured a 3-1 victory over Muangthong United as they firmly stayed in control of the Thai League 1 title race.
The win kept Buriram seven points clear of Bangkok United, who edged Nongbua Pitchaya 1-0 to move up to 47 points.
Buriram took the lead in the 12th minute through Sasalak Haiprakon but an own goal from Bissoli in the 41st minute saw Muangthong back in the game.
Buriram, however, regained their advantage when Hong Jung-Woon mistakenly put the ball into his own net. Ratthanakorn Maikami sealed the win with a stoppage-time goal.
Vietnam: Viettel suffer shock defeat
Viettel's lead at the top of the V.League 1 was reduced to just a point following their shock 2-1 defeat to Cong An Ha Noi.
Alan Grafite put Cong An ahead from the penalty spot in the 13th minute but Pedro Henrique thought he had rescued a point for Viettel with his equaliser in the fifth minute of time added on at the end of the 90 minutes.
Hugo Gomez, however, sealed the points with his winner four minutes later as Viettel stayed on 25 points.
Thanh Hoa failed to fully capitalise on Viettel's dropped points after they were held 1-1 by QNK Quang Nam.
Nam Dinh, also on 24 points, can take over at the top with victory against Binh Dinh on Monday.
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