Domestic Leagues
Yangon United also opened their Myanmar National League campaign with victory, defeating Mahar United 2-0. The-AFC.com takes a look at the past week's domestic action across ASEAN.
Vietnam: Five-star Cong An Ha Noi
Cong An Ha Noi began the new season in spectacular fashion, defeating Ho Chi Minh City FC 5-0 to retain the Vietnam National Super Cup. The defending V.League 1 champions took control from the outset and raced into a two-goal lead through Alan Grafite, who struck in the eighth and 27th minutes. Brayan Perea then added a third in first-half stoppage time to put Cong An Ha Noi firmly in command at the break.
Ho Chi Minh City struggled to find a way back after the interval, while Cong An Ha Noi continued to threaten on the counter. Nguyen Dinh Bac extended the lead in the 69th minute before Frans Putros headed in the fifth three minutes later, securing Cong An Ha Noi’s second consecutive Super Cup title.
Ho Chi Minh City struggled to find a way back after the interval, while Cong An Ha Noi continued to threaten on the counter. Nguyen Dinh Bac extended the lead in the 69th minute before Frans Putros headed in the fifth three minutes later, securing Cong An Ha Noi’s second consecutive Super Cup title.
Malaysia: JDT maintain perfect start with rout of Star City
Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their dominant start to the Malaysia Super League season with a commanding 7-0 victory over Star City.
The Southern Tigers took control early, with Bergson opening the scoring in the 17th minute before Marcos Guilherme doubled the advantage. Bergson struck again in the 37th minute, while Kevin Medina and Shahab Zahedi added further goals before half-time to give JDT a 5-0 lead.
JDT showed no signs of slowing after the restart as Carlos Akapo added a sixth in the 68th minute before Bergson completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot nine minutes later. The emphatic victory leaves the reigning champions top of the table with three wins from as many matches, 19 goals scored and none conceded.
JDT showed no signs of slowing after the restart as Carlos Akapo added a sixth in the 68th minute before Bergson completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot nine minutes later. The emphatic victory leaves the reigning champions top of the table with three wins from as many matches, 19 goals scored and none conceded.
Elsewhere, Kuching City thrashed Kelantan Red Warriors 5-0, while Selangor defeated Terengganu 3-0 to maintain their perfect start. Sabah also made it two wins from two with a 2-0 victory over Penang, Melaka FC edged Negeri Sembilan 2-1 and Kuala Lumpur City secured a 1-0 win over Brunei DPMM.
Myanmar: Yangon United start campaign with victory over Mahar United
Yangon United opened their Myanmar National League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Mahar United. After a goalless first half, the hosts had to wait until the closing stages to find a breakthrough, with Maung Maung Lwin putting Yangon United ahead in the 86th minute.
Mahar United pushed for a response but were unable to find an equaliser as Yangon United protected their narrow advantage. The points were finally secured in stoppage time when Moustapha Djidjiwa struck in the 93rd minute, giving Yangon United a winning start and a clean sheet.
Elsewhere in the opening round, Dagon also began with a 2-0 victory, defeating Hantharwady United. Yadanarbon edged Chinland 2-1 while Ayeyawady United overcame Ispe FC by the same scoreline. Yangon Royals and Shan United shared a 2-2 draw, while Thitsar Arman and Myawady also played out a 2-2 stalemate.
Elsewhere in the opening round, Dagon also began with a 2-0 victory, defeating Hantharwady United. Yadanarbon edged Chinland 2-1 while Ayeyawady United overcame Ispe FC by the same scoreline. Yangon Royals and Shan United shared a 2-2 draw, while Thitsar Arman and Myawady also played out a 2-2 stalemate.
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