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Thailand’s Uthai Thani also impressed with a 4-1 victory over Lamphun Warrior, while Indonesia’s Arema began their Super League campaign with a 4-0 triumph over Isenmulang Kalteng.
Cambodia’s Visakha recorded a 6-1 victory over Tiffy Army, while Myanmar leaders Dagon strengthened their position at the top with a 5-0 win against Ayeyawady. The-AFC.com takes a look at the latest domestic action across ASEAN.
Thailand: Uthai Thani make impressive start
Uthai Thani made a strong start to their Thai League 1 campaign, defeating Lamphun Warrior 4-1 away from home. The visitors took control in the first half, with an own goal from Nuttee Noiwilai opening the scoring in the 14th minute before Willian Lira doubled the advantage. Ben Davis then added a third in the 39th minute to give Uthai Thani a commanding lead at half-time.
Lamphun Warrior pulled one back through Rodrigo Maranhão five minutes after the restart, but Uthai Thani quickly restored their three-goal advantage. Lira struck again in the 64th minute and seal a convincing victory for Uthai Thani, who moved to the top of the table after the opening round.
Elsewhere in Round 1, Bangkok United defeated Sisaket United 3-1, while Port MTI FC edged Rasisalai United 2-1. Chiangrai beat Chonburi 1-0, Rayong FC overcame Prachuap 1-0, and Pattani and BG Pathum United played out a goalless draw.
Vietnam: Nam Dinh open with emphatic win
Nam Dinh made a strong start to their V.League 1 campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Hong Anh Gia Lai.
The hosts took control before half-time, with Ezequiel opening the scoring in the 37th minute before doubling the advantage seven minutes later. Romulo then added a third in first-half stoppage time, leaving Nam Dinh in a commanding position at the break.
Gia Lai struggled to find a response after the restart as Nam Dinh continued to control proceedings. Nguyen Xuan Son completed the scoring in the third minute of stoppage time, sealing a comprehensive 4-0 victory that sent Nam Dinh to the top of the early standings on goal difference.
Elsewhere in Round 1, Phu Dong Ninh Binh began with a 4-1 victory over Hai Phong, while Ho Chi Minh City defeated Hanoi FC 3-1. Thanh Hoa edged Da Nang 3-2 and Song Lam Nghe An secured a narrow 1-0 win over Bac Ninh. Cong An Ha Noi also started with a 2-0 victory against Hong Linh Ha Tinh, while Viettel defeated Truong Tuoi Dong Nai by the same scoreline.
Indonesia: Arema make flying start as Persib also claim opening-day victory
Arema made an impressive start to the new Indonesia Super League season, defeating Isenmulang Kalteng 4-0.
The hosts took control early as Ahmad Farisi opened the scoring in the sixth minute before Diego Landis doubled the advantage eight minutes later. MV then added a third in first-half stoppage time to give Arema a commanding lead at the break.
Arema continued to dominate after the interval and Mauro Zijlstra completed the scoring in the 85th minute to seal a convincing victory and a clean sheet. The result puts Arema top of the table after the opening round on goal difference, with Persib Bandung and Madura United also beginning the campaign with wins.
Persib defeated PSM Makassar 3-1, while Madura United beat Persijap Jepara 2-0. Persija Jakarta edged Borneo 1-0 and Dewa United overcame Persik Kediri by the same scoreline, while Bali United defeated PSS Sleman 2-1. Java United, Garudayaksa, FC Bhayangkara and Persita all shared 1-1 draws.
Malaysia: JDT maintain perfect start with victory over DPMM
Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their dominant start to the Malaysia Super League season with a 3-0 victory over DPMM. The reigning champions took control late in the first half, with Bergson opening the scoring in the 38th minute before doubling the advantage just two minutes later.
DPMM offered little response after half-time as JDT remained in control. Stojckov completed the scoring in the 77th minute, securing another convincing victory for the Southern Tigers. JDT are top of the standings with a perfect four wins from four, having scored 22 goals without conceding.
Elsewhere in Round 3, Kuching City FC defeated Sabah 2-0, while Kuala Lumpur City beat Kelantan Red Warriors 3-1. Negeri Sembilan and Star City played out a 2-2 draw while Terengganu and Penang shared a goalless stalemate.
Cambodia: Visakha make emphatic start
Visakha made a flying start to their Cambodian Premier League campaign with a commanding 6-1 victory over Tiffy Army. The visitors took control in the first half, with Pa Ousman Gai opening the scoring in the 33rd minute before Rafael Rondon doubled the advantage shortly before the break. Tiffy Army struggled to contain Visakha’s attacking threat as the visitors went into half-time two goals ahead.
Visakha continued to dominate after the restart, with Rondon completing his hat-trick in the 72nd minute before Soknet Hav added two goals in the 76th and 88th minutes. Josemar Agostinho pulled one back from the penalty spot in stoppage time, but Sherwin Seedorf quickly restored Visakha’s five-goal advantage to complete a 6-1 victory. The result puts Visakha top of the early standings on goal difference.
Defending champions Preah Khan Svay Rieng FC began their campaign with a 3-0 victory over Kirivong Sok Sen Chey, while Boeung Ket and Dangkor played out a 3-3 draw. Phnom Penh Crown and NagaWorld also shared the points after a 2-2 draw, while Angkor Tiger and Moi Kompong Dewa played out a goalless stalemate.
Myanmar: Dagon make it two wins from two with emphatic victory
Dagon continued their perfect start to the Myanmar National League season with a commanding 5-0 victory over Ayeyawady United.
Dagon took control early, with Thiha Zaw opening the scoring in the eighth minute before Patrick Gilles doubled the advantage six minutes later. Thiha Zaw struck again in the 33rd minute as Dagon went into half-time with a comfortable lead.
Dagon maintained their dominance after the break, with Ediom adding a fourth in the 57th minute before Gilles completed his brace 11 minutes later. The 5-0 victory keeps Dagon top of the standings after two matches, with six points and a seven-goal tally without conceding.
Elsewhere in Round 2, Yangon United thrashed Chinland 5-1 to also make it two wins from two, while Shan United defeated Myawady 4-0. Thitsar Arman and Hantharwady United shared a 2-2 draw, while Yangon Royals and Yadanarbon played out a goalless stalemate.
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