Domestic Leagues
In Vietnam, Nam Dinh maintained their four-point advantage despite being held by Ho Chi Minh City FC while Buriram United missed a chance to extend their lead in Thailand after a costly loss to BG Pathum United.
Persib Bandung were held by Borneo in Indonesia while there were also matches in Australia, Malaysia and Singapore so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across ASEAN.
Australia: Melbourne City narrow gap to four points
Melbourne City FC secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Brisbane Roar as they moved u to second - four points behind league leaders Auckland FC.
Brisbane took the lead in the ninth minute through Asumah Abubakar.
Melbourne responded in the 57th minute through Marco Tilio and went ahead four minutes later through Max Caputo.
Brisbane hit back through Keegan Jelacic in the 69th minute but German Ferreyra scored in the 85th to seal the points for Melbourne.
Indonesia: Persib Bandung held by Borneo
Persib Bandung had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Borneo but stayed eight points ahead of Dewa United.
Borneo opened the scoring in the 28th minute through Mariano Peralta. Persib equalised just before halftime with a penalty converted by Tyronne.
The Spaniard then added another in the 51st minute but Borneo struck back late as Peralta netted his second of the match in the 86th minute.
Dewa United were held 0-0 by Bali United, Persebaya drew 1-1 with Persija Jakarta and Malut United secured a 3-1 win over Persis Solo.
Malaysia: Kedah deny Sabah
Sabah FC drew 1-1 with Kedah Darul Aman as they stayed third, four points ahead of Kuching City who have a game in hand.
Kedah took the lead in the 16th minute when Amirul Hisyam converted from the penalty spot.
Sabah found their equaliser in the 61st minute through Darren Lok.
Penang FC edged Kuala Lumpur City 1-0, Perak FC fell 1-0 to Sri Pahang and PDRM FC defeated Terengganu United 1-0.
Philippines: Kaya FC-Iloilo champions again
Kaya FC-Iloilo secured a 2-0 victory against Stallion as they retained the Philippines title on Sunday.
Jesus Melliza opened the scoring for Kaya in the 44th minute with Shuto Komaki confirming the title in the 78th minute.
Kaya FC, on 48 points, finished one ahead of Manila Digger who defeated Loyola 5-0.
In other matches, One Taguig beat Mendiola FC 1991 5-0 and Cebu FC drew 1-1 with Davao Aguilas.
Singapore: Lion City’s lead cut to five
Lion City Sailors FC drew 0-0 with DPMM FC as their advantage over Tampines Rovers - who have a game in hand - was reduced to five points.
Tampines secured a 2-0 win over Tanjong Pagar. Faris Ramli opened the scoring in the 39th minute and added a second in the 59th to secure the three points.
Geylang beat Hougang 4-3 and Albirex Niigata drew 0-0 with Young Lions.
Thailand: Buriram crash against BG Pathum
Buriram United suffered a 2-1 defeat to third-placed Pathum United as they remained four points ahead of Bangkok United.
Pathum took the lead in the 10th minute through Sanchai Nonthasila.
Suphanat Mueanta equalised for Buriram in the 42nd minute but Kritsada Kaman scored the decisive goal in the 79th minute to hand Pathum the victory.
Muangthong United beat Uthai Thani 2-0 while Nakhon Pathom drew 2-2 with Port MTI FC.
Vietnam: Nam Dinh comfortably ahead
Nam Dinh drew 1-1 with Ho Chi Minh City FC, allowing them to stay at the top of the table with a four-point lead over Hanoi FC.
Ho Chi Minh took the lead in the 10th minute through Nguyen Thanh Thao. Nam Dinh found the equaliser in the 60th minute via Romulo.
Tensions rose late in the game as Ho Chi Minh City's Dao Quoc Gia was sent off in the 83rd minute, followed by a red card for Romulo seven minutes later.
In other matches, Hanoi played out a goalless draw with Hai Phong, Viettel drew 2-2 with Hong Linh Ha Tinh and Quang Nam fell 2-1 to Binh Dinh.
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