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ASEAN Wrap: Pacesetters stay hot in Indonesia, Singapore
Kuala Lumpur: It was a week of high drama across ASEAN as Central Coast Mariners edged Newcastle Jets in a thrilling five-goal contest to open their A-League campaign, while Borneo maintained their perfect start in Indonesia and Lion City continued their flawless run in Singapore.
Elsewhere, Phu Dong Ninh Binh stunned Hanoi FC to stay top in Vietnam, Ratchaburi climbed to third in Thailand after a resounding home win and Yangon United delivered a record-breaking performance in Myanmar. There were also standout results in Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines as the regional season gathered momentum.

Join the-AFC.com as we take you through all the key moments and major results from another action-packed week of domestic football across ASEAN.

Australia: Mariners edge Jets in thriller
Central Coast Mariners launched their A-League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Newcastle Jets.

The visitors struck first through Alexander Badolato in the 14th minute, but Alfie McCalmont equalised from the penalty spot on 28 minutes before Miguel Di Pizio turned the game around just two minutes later to make it 2-1 for the hosts.
Newcastle battled back as Lachlan Rose levelled the contest in the 80th minute, setting up a frantic finish. But Nicholas Duarte stepped up when it mattered most, firing home in the eighth minute of added time to hand the Mariners all three points shortly after the Jets had missed a penalty through Ethan Adams.

Elsewhere, Adelaide United edged Sydney FC 2-1, Brisbane Roar beat Macarthur FC 1-0, Melbourne City drew 1-1 with Western Sydney Wanderers, Perth Glory and Wellington Phoenix played out a 2-2 draw and Melbourne Victory were held 0-0 by Auckland FC.

Thailand: Ratchaburi dominate Lamphun to climb third
Ratchaburi FC produced their best display of the season with a commanding 5-0 victory over Lamphun Warrior. Njiva Rakotoharimalala opened the scoring in the 23rd minute from Negueba’s assist, before Deni Junior doubled the lead in the 41st. Negueba then made it 3-0 from the penalty spot early in the second half, sealing a decisive advantage.
Tana added the fourth goal in the 83rd minute after coming off the bench, and Jakkaphan Kaewprom completed the rout in stoppage time, firing home in the first minute of added time. The result lifted Ratchaburi to third with 16 points, continuing their impressive home form.

Elsewhere, Bangkok United were held 0-0 by Muang Thong United, Pathum United edged Ayutthaya United 1-0 and Port MTI FC won 2-0 away at Nakhon Ratchasima.

Vietnam: Phu Dong Ninh Binh shock Hanoi to stay top
Phu Dong Ninh Binh claimed another big scalp with a 2-1 victory over Hanoi FC to maintain their position at the top of the V.League 1.

After a goalless first half, Daniel dos Anjos broke the deadlock in the 69th minute, finishing off a neat move. Nguyen Quoc Viet then doubled the visitors’ lead 11 minutes later to stun the hosts.
Hanoi pulled one back through Le Xuan Tu in the 83rd minute, but their late push could not find an equaliser as Ninh Binh held firm. The win keeps Phu Dong Ninh Binh three points clear at the summit, continuing their dream start to the campaign.

Elsewhere, Hai Phong defeated Gia Lai 3-0, PVF-CAND edged Thanh Hoa 2-1 and Binh Duong earned a 2-1 away win over Nam Dinh.

Indonesia: Borneo stay perfect at the top
Borneo FC kept their flawless start going with a 2-0 victory over Persik Kediri, making it seven wins in seven matches. After a tight first half, Douglas Coutinho opened the scoring in the 74th minute with a calm finish from Matheus Peralta’s assist. Just four minutes later, Maicon Souza doubled the lead, again set up by Peralta, sealing another dominant win for the leaders.
The result cements Borneo’s position at the top with 21 points, showing their consistency in both attack and defence. Persik struggled to create chances and slipped further down the table as their poor form continued.

Elsewhere, Persija Jakarta defeated Persebaya 3-1 away from home, Persita eased past PSIM Yogyakarta 4-0, Persib Bandung triumphed 3-0 over PSBS Biak Numfor and Madura United claimed a 2-0 win at Dewa United.

Singapore: Lion City continue perfect start with emphatic win
Lion City maintained their flawless start to the season with a dominant 5-1 victory over Young Lions at the Jalan Besar Stadium. Maxime Lestienne opened the scoring in the 21st minute before Lucas Agueiro equalised on the half-hour mark. Bailey Wright restored Lion City’s lead in the 34th minute to make it 2-1 at the break.
The hosts ran riot in the second half, with Lennart Thy netting in the 49th minute, Bart Ramselaar adding a fourth in the 76th, and Shawal Anuar rounding off the scoring in the 81st minute. The result keeps Lion City firmly top with four wins from four and an incredible 19 goals scored.

Elsewhere, Albirex Niigata defeated Hougang 4-0, Geylang edged Tanjong Pagar 2-1 and Tampines shared a thrilling 3-3 draw with Balestier Khalsa.

Cambodia: Svay Rieng crush Tiffy Army to stay top
Preah Khan Svay Rieng FC maintained their place at the top of the Cambodian Premier League with a clinical 6-1 defeat of Tiffy Army. Cristian Silveira opened the scoring in the ninth minute before Kwame Peprah added a quick second in the 13th. Ratanak Min made it 3-0 two minutes later and turned provider for Sosidan Nhean’s strike in the 35th minute. Silveira then completed his brace in the 40th to make it 5-0 before half-time.
Valentine Ekejiuba pulled one back for Tiffy Army in the 86th minute, but the night ended in further disappointment when Usos Sa put through his own net in stoppage time. The result keeps Svay Rieng one point clear of Phnom Penh Crown after seven matches.

Elsewhere, Phnom Penh Crown defeated Dangkor 4-2, Angkor Tiger edged Visakha 3-2, and Boeung Ket beat Kirivong Sok Sen Chey 1-0.

Laos: Ezra hit seven to extend perfect start
Ezra continued their dominant run in the Lao League with a 7-0 victory over Lao Army FC, maintaining their flawless record at the top of the table. Peeter Phanthavong opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 41st minute before doubling the lead early in the second half. Chony Wenpaserth added a third in the 56th minute as Ezra took full control of the match.
Phanthavong completed his hat-trick in the 69th minute and went on to score his fourth of the day just six minutes later. Koki Narita made it 6-0 in the 89th minute before Ren Yoshioka capped off the rout deep into stoppage time. The result leaves Ezra eight points clear at the top after eight matches.

Elsewhere, GB FC hammered Master 7 7-0, Salavan United defeated Savannakhet 3-2 while Champasak Avenir and Young Elephant played out a goalless draw.

Myanmar: Yangon United destroy Dagon Port to stay top
Yangon United produced a devastating performance as they crushed Dagon Port 9-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Myanmar National League. The visitors were relentless from the start, racing into a 5-0 lead before half-time thanks to goals from Mogou Ghislain, Aee Soe, and Kyaw Ar Kar.
Ghislain went on to complete a four-goal haul, while Soe added a hat-trick with Ye Lin Htet also getting on the scoresheet in the second half. The result leaves Yangon on 15 points from six games, maintaining a two-point cushion over Shan United, who remain their closest challengers in the title race.

Elsewhere, Shan United eased past Dagon 4-0, Ispe FC edged Mahar United 1-0 and Hantharwady drew 1-1 with Ayeyawady.

Philippines: Kaya edge Stallion to keep perfect record
Kaya FC-Iloilo continued their unbeaten run in the Philippines Football League after a hard-fought 1-0 victory away against Stallion. The match was tight throughout, with both sides creating few chances until the breakthrough came in the 73rd minute when Eric Esso slotted home to secure the win. Despite Stallion’s late pressure, Kaya’s defence held firm to preserve yet another clean sheet this season.
The result means Kaya stay top with 15 points from five games, maintaining their perfect record and a narrow lead over Manila Digger. Kaya’s consistency and solid defence have made them early title favourites.

Elsewhere, Davao Aguilas defeated Tuloy 5-2, Maharlika beat Philippine Army 5-1, Don Bosco Garelli edged Mendiola 2-1 and Manila Digger were held to a 1-1 draw by Cebu FC.