Australia: Sydney FC run riot as Wellington Phoenix stay top
Sydney FC delivered the standout performance of the round in the A-League, defeating Central Coast Mariners 4-1 to climb into second place in the standings. The emphatic victory continued Sydney’s push towards the top, taking them to seven points from four matches.

 

Wellington Phoenix remained top of the table with 10 points after being held to a goalless draw by Auckland FC. Brisbane Roar also moved onto seven points with a 2-1 victory away to Macarthur FC, while Melbourne City claimed a 2-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers despite receiving a red card.

 

Elsewhere, Perth Glory edged Newcastle Jets 2-1, while Adelaide United and Melbourne Victory shared the points in a 2-2 draw, with Victory also seeing a player sent off.

Thailand: Port MTI held by Chonburi but remain top
Port MTI FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Chonburi in Thai League 1, despite taking the lead in the first half. PeeradolChamratsamee opened the scoring in the 12th minute, finishing a move assisted by Teerasak Poeiphimai to put Port ahead at the break.

 

Chonburi responded after halftime, with substitute Dennis Murillo restoring parity in the 61st minute following an assist from Chayathorn Tapsuvanavon. Despite being unable to find a winner, Port MTI stayed top of the standings with 16 points from seven matches, level on points with Bangkok United, Ayutthaya United, Prachuap and Buriram United, but having played one game fewer.

 

Buriram edged Ratchaburi FC 2-1, Prachuap defeated SisaketUnited 2-1, and BG Pathum United beat Rayong FC 3-0. Bangkok United secured a 3-0 victory over Rasisalai United, while Uthai Thani and Chiangrai shared a 2-2 draw. Ayutthaya United overcame Pattani 2-1 despite receiving a red card, and Lamphun Warrior and Sukhothai played out a goalless draw.

Vietnam: Nam Dinh snatch late winner to stay top
Nam Dinh maintained their position at the top of the V.League1 standings after securing a dramatic 2-1 away victory over Hong Linh Ha Tinh. Caio Cesar gave the visitors the lead in the 31st minute, but their task became more difficult when they were reduced to 10 men in the 56th minute.

 

Hong Linh Ha Tinh took advantage of their numerical superiority as Luiz Antonio equalised in the 83rd minute. However, Nam Dinh refused to settle for a point, with Nguyen Van Vi scoring a stoppage-time winner in the 90+4 minute to secure all three points. The victory kept Nam Dinh top with 16 points from seven matches, two ahead of second-placed Cong An Ha Noi FC.

 

Cong An Ha Noi defeated Ho Chi Minh City 2-1 while Phu Dong Ninh Binh edged Bac Ninh by the same scoreline. Hong Anh Gia Lai beat Hanoi FC 2-1, The Cong - Viettel FC and Thanh Hoa shared a 1-1 draw, and Hai Phong drew 2-2 with Song Lam Nghe An. Truong Tuoi Dong Nai secured a 1-0 victory over Da Nang.

Indonesia: Persija snatch late win to extend lead at the summit
Persija Jakarta maintained their position at the top of the Indonesia Super League with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Persebaya Surabaya. After a tightly contested encounter that remained goalless for 89 minutes, the hosts finally broke through in the closing stages to claim all three points.

 

Substitute Ivan Mamut proved to be the difference-maker, scoring in the 90th minute to seal a crucial victory for Persija. The result moved them to 21 points from nine matches, giving them a one-point advantage over second-placed Dewa United, while Persebaya remained eighth with 13 points.

 

Bali United defeated Persik Kediri 3-0, while Madura United recorded the same scoreline against Arema. Dewa United beat PSIM Yogyakarta 2-1, Java United overcame Persib 2-1 and Garudayaksa defeated Persijap Jepara 2-1.

 

PSS Sleman and FC Bhayangkara shared a 1-1 draw, Persitalost 1-0 to Isenmulang Kalteng and Borneo were held to a 1-1 draw by PSM Makassar, who finished with nine men.

Cambodia: Angkor Tiger stun leaders Visakha
Angkor Tiger produced an impressive 3-1 victory over league leaders Visakha in the Cambodian Premier League, handing the visitors their second defeat of the season.

 

Mikhael Akatsuka opened the scoring in the 26th minute before Pa Ousman Gai equalised for Visakha in the 34th minute. Stephan Mensah restored Angkor Tiger’s lead in the 43rd minute.

 

Visakha’s task became more difficult when they were reduced to 10 men following a red card in the 40th minute. Angkor Tiger capitalised on their numerical advantage after the break to add a third goal. Despite the defeat, Visakha remained top with 16 points from seven matches, while Angkor Tiger climbed to fourth with 11 points.

 

Boeung Ket defeated Phnom Penh Crown FC 2-1, while champions Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC continued their unbeaten start with a 3-1 victory over NagaWorld. Dangkorand Life FC shared a 2-2 draw, while Moi Kompong Dewa claimed a 2-1 win away to Kirivong Sok Sen Chey.

Philippines: Manila Digger defeat Maharlika to stay perfect
Manila Digger delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Maharlika Manila in the Philippines Football League to maintain their flawless start to the season.

 

Modou Joof opened the scoring in the 11th minute before Dylan De Bruycker doubled the advantage in the 31st minute, giving the visitors a comfortable two-goal lead at halftime.

 

Baboucar Touray added a third in the 51st minute to complete an emphatic performance and secure all three points for Manila Digger.

 

The victory extended their perfect record to six wins from six matches, keeping them top of the standings with an impressive 17 goals scored without conceding. Maharlika remained second on 14 points, having played two matches more.

 

Elsewhere, Davao Aguilas produced a remarkable 10-0 demolition of Philippine Army, while Mendiola FC 1991 edged Stallion Laguna 3-2 in a five-goal encounter.