
Domestic Leagues
In Laos, Young Elephant extended their flawless start while in Malaysia, Johor Darul Ta'zim stayed imperious with yet another exciting win, as Kaya FC-Iloilo and Geylang International delivered commanding displays in the Philippines and Singapore respectively.
Here’s a full look at the past week’s domestic action in ASEAN.
Here’s a full look at the past week’s domestic action in ASEAN.
Cambodia: Svay Rieng run riot against Life FC
Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC extended their perfect start to the Cambodian Premier League with a commanding 6-1 win over Life FC.
The league leaders stormed into a five-goal lead before halftime thanks to strikes from Kriya Sareth, a Patrick brace, Kwame Peprah and another from Patrick. Despite Shogo Akiba pulling one back for Life FC after the restart, Bounphachan Bounkong sealed the emphatic result with a sixth in the 63rd minute.
Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC extended their perfect start to the Cambodian Premier League with a commanding 6-1 win over Life FC.
The league leaders stormed into a five-goal lead before halftime thanks to strikes from Kriya Sareth, a Patrick brace, Kwame Peprah and another from Patrick. Despite Shogo Akiba pulling one back for Life FC after the restart, Bounphachan Bounkong sealed the emphatic result with a sixth in the 63rd minute.
The result keeps Svay Rieng top with five wins from five, scoring 17 and conceding just once. They remain the team to beat in Cambodia, while Life FC sit winless and struggling at the foot of the table.
Elsewhere, Phnom Penh Crown defeated Moi Kompong Dewa 1-0, Boeung Ket edged Dangkor 1-0, NagaWorld claimed a 1-0 win away at Angkor Tiger, while Kirivong Sok Sen Chey and Visakha played out a goalless draw.
Elsewhere, Phnom Penh Crown defeated Moi Kompong Dewa 1-0, Boeung Ket edged Dangkor 1-0, NagaWorld claimed a 1-0 win away at Angkor Tiger, while Kirivong Sok Sen Chey and Visakha played out a goalless draw.
Laos: Young Elephant dismantle Master 7
Young Elephant kept up their dominant run with a convincing 4-0 victory over Master 7. Chi-Sung Moon broke the deadlock inside 10 minutes, before Kittisak Phomvongsa doubled the lead just after the half-hour mark.
After the break, Taiga Fujikawa added a third, and Vitorio Gabriel da Silva rounded off the win with a composed strike in the 79th minute.
The result cements Young Elephant’s place at the top of the table with four wins from four and an impressive 17 goals scored.
Young Elephant kept up their dominant run with a convincing 4-0 victory over Master 7. Chi-Sung Moon broke the deadlock inside 10 minutes, before Kittisak Phomvongsa doubled the lead just after the half-hour mark.
After the break, Taiga Fujikawa added a third, and Vitorio Gabriel da Silva rounded off the win with a composed strike in the 79th minute.
The result cements Young Elephant’s place at the top of the table with four wins from four and an impressive 17 goals scored.
Ezra also maintained their perfect start, making it three wins from three with a 2-0 success over GB FC.
Elsewhere, Lao Army defeated Savannakhet 2-1, Namtha United and Champasak Avenir drew 1-1 while Luang Prabang United and Salavan United shared a 2-2 draw.
Elsewhere, Lao Army defeated Savannakhet 2-1, Namtha United and Champasak Avenir drew 1-1 while Luang Prabang United and Salavan United shared a 2-2 draw.
Myanmar: Hantharwady hit Yarmanya for six
Hantharwady United stormed to the top of the Myanmar National League with a thumping 6-0 win over Yarmanya United.
Kyi Soe opened the scoring before Aung Than Toe netted twice to put the hosts in complete control. Further goals from La Din Maw Yar, Zwe Mhan Thar and Kyaw Win Moe capped off a commanding performance that underlined their title credentials.
Hantharwady United stormed to the top of the Myanmar National League with a thumping 6-0 win over Yarmanya United.
Kyi Soe opened the scoring before Aung Than Toe netted twice to put the hosts in complete control. Further goals from La Din Maw Yar, Zwe Mhan Thar and Kyaw Win Moe capped off a commanding performance that underlined their title credentials.
Meanwhile, Dagon’s perfect run came to an end after being held 1-1 by Ispe FC. Chan Aung Nyein gave Dagon the lead in the 79th minute, but Thein Thina Zaw equalised deep into stoppage time to salvage a point for the hosts.
Elsewhere, Ayeyawady beat Dagon Port 4-0, Shan United and Yadanarbon played out a goalless draw, while Thitsar Arman edged Yangon United 2-1.
Elsewhere, Ayeyawady beat Dagon Port 4-0, Shan United and Yadanarbon played out a goalless draw, while Thitsar Arman edged Yangon United 2-1.
Indonesia: PSIM stun Bali United away
PSIM Yogyakarta claimed a vital 3-1 away win over Bali United to continue their impressive start to the Liga 1 season.
Bali took the lead through a Mirza Mustafic penalty, but Raka Cahyana levelled shortly after. Ezequiel Vidal then put PSIM ahead on the stroke of halftime before Anton Fase struck in the second half to seal the points.
PSIM Yogyakarta claimed a vital 3-1 away win over Bali United to continue their impressive start to the Liga 1 season.
Bali took the lead through a Mirza Mustafic penalty, but Raka Cahyana levelled shortly after. Ezequiel Vidal then put PSIM ahead on the stroke of halftime before Anton Fase struck in the second half to seal the points.
The win lifts PSIM up to third in the table with 11 points from six matches, keeping them within touching distance of leaders Borneo.
Elsewhere, PSM Makassar beat Persija Jakarta 2-0, Persita edged Persijap Jepara 2-1, Dewa United overcame PSBS Biak Numfor 3-1 and Malut United defeated Madura United 4-1.
Elsewhere, PSM Makassar beat Persija Jakarta 2-0, Persita edged Persijap Jepara 2-1, Dewa United overcame PSBS Biak Numfor 3-1 and Malut United defeated Madura United 4-1.
Malaysia: JDT hit Sabah for eight
Johor Darul Ta’zim maintained their flawless start to the season with an 8-0 victory over Sabah. Oscar Arribas opened the scoring early on before Joao Figueiredo netted a hat-trick to put the champions in complete control.
Raul Parra added another, while Bergson struck a second-half hat-trick to round off the one-sided contest. The goals also saw Bergson take the outright place as the overall top goalscorer of the Malaysia Super League with a total of 109 goals.
Johor Darul Ta’zim maintained their flawless start to the season with an 8-0 victory over Sabah. Oscar Arribas opened the scoring early on before Joao Figueiredo netted a hat-trick to put the champions in complete control.
Raul Parra added another, while Bergson struck a second-half hat-trick to round off the one-sided contest. The goals also saw Bergson take the outright place as the overall top goalscorer of the Malaysia Super League with a total of 109 goals.
The result makes it six wins from six for JDT, who have scored 26 goals and conceded just three so far.
Terengganu remain second after a 4-0 win over Melaka FC, while PDRM FC beat Kelantan 3-1. Elsewhere, Kuching City edged Selangor 1-0 and Negeri Sembilan drew 1-1 with Imigresen.
Terengganu remain second after a 4-0 win over Melaka FC, while PDRM FC beat Kelantan 3-1. Elsewhere, Kuching City edged Selangor 1-0 and Negeri Sembilan drew 1-1 with Imigresen.
Philippines: Kaya beat Mendiola in eight-goal show
Kaya FC-Iloilo continued their unstoppable start to the Philippines Football League season with a resounding 8-0 victory over Mendiola FC 1991.
Kaya FC-Iloilo continued their unstoppable start to the Philippines Football League season with a resounding 8-0 victory over Mendiola FC 1991.
Mike Ott starred with a brace, while Geri Rey and Marwin Angeles also found the net in the first half. Sherwin Basindanan completed a hat-trick with three goals across both halves, before Jovin Hervas Bedic added the eighth late on. The champions remain top with three wins from three, scoring 21 goals without conceding.
One Taguig kept pace with a 3-0 win over Davao Aguilas, while Manila Digger edged Maharlika 3-2. Elsewhere, Tuloy defeated Don Bosco Garelli 3-0, and Cebu FC beat Stallion 1-0.
One Taguig kept pace with a 3-0 win over Davao Aguilas, while Manila Digger edged Maharlika 3-2. Elsewhere, Tuloy defeated Don Bosco Garelli 3-0, and Cebu FC beat Stallion 1-0.
Singapore: Geylang punish Hougang
Geylang International secured an important away win with a 2-0 triumph over Hougang. Riku Fukashiro put the visitors in front with an early strike before adding his second midway through the half. Ryoya Taniguchi then made it 2-0 just before the break to give Geylang full control of the contest.
Geylang International secured an important away win with a 2-0 triumph over Hougang. Riku Fukashiro put the visitors in front with an early strike before adding his second midway through the half. Ryoya Taniguchi then made it 2-0 just before the break to give Geylang full control of the contest.
Hougang tried to respond after halftime but their hopes were dashed when Yuki Kikuchi was sent off in the 71st minute.
Elsewhere, Balestier Khalsa picked up their first win of the season by edging Young Lions 2-1.
Elsewhere, Balestier Khalsa picked up their first win of the season by edging Young Lions 2-1.
Thailand: Buriram edge Bangkok United in top clash
Buriram United made it five wins from five with a 2-1 victory away at Bangkok United in a clash of title contenders.
Supachai Jaided gave the visitors an early lead, but Richairo Zivkovic levelled matters midway through the first half. Just before the break, Fejsal Mulic restored Buriram’s advantage with a powerful finish.
Buriram United made it five wins from five with a 2-1 victory away at Bangkok United in a clash of title contenders.
Supachai Jaided gave the visitors an early lead, but Richairo Zivkovic levelled matters midway through the first half. Just before the break, Fejsal Mulic restored Buriram’s advantage with a powerful finish.
The champions held firm after halftime, with substitutes making the difference as they saw out the game. The win keeps Buriram top on 15 points, two clear of Ratchaburi.
Elsewhere, Ratchaburi overcame Muang Thong 3-1, Port MTI FC beat Chonburi 3-0, Prachuap defeated Kanchanaburi 2-0 while Chiangrai edged Pathum United 1-0.
Elsewhere, Ratchaburi overcame Muang Thong 3-1, Port MTI FC beat Chonburi 3-0, Prachuap defeated Kanchanaburi 2-0 while Chiangrai edged Pathum United 1-0.
Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh claim vital away win
Ho Chi Minh City boosted their title credentials with a strong 3-1 away victory over Binh Duong. The visitors struck early through Nguyen Tien Linh in the seventh minute, but Binh Duong pulled level just after halftime when Tien Linh put the ball into his own net.
The turning point came soon after as Quoc Cuong Nguyen Thai restored Ho Chi Minh’s advantage with a composed finish in the 59th minute.
Ho Chi Minh City boosted their title credentials with a strong 3-1 away victory over Binh Duong. The visitors struck early through Nguyen Tien Linh in the seventh minute, but Binh Duong pulled level just after halftime when Tien Linh put the ball into his own net.
The turning point came soon after as Quoc Cuong Nguyen Thai restored Ho Chi Minh’s advantage with a composed finish in the 59th minute.
Binh Duong pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but Ho Chi Minh sealed the result late on when Pham Van Thanh netted in the 83rd minute to secure the points.
The win takes Ho Chi Minh level on 10 points with Cong An Ha Noi at the top of the table, underlining their early-season promise.
Elsewhere, Hai Phong edged Thanh Hoa 2-1, Viettel beat Hanoi FC 2-1, Da Nang and PVF-CAND shared a 2-2 draw, while Song Lam Nghe An and Hong Linh Ha Tinh finished 1-1.
The win takes Ho Chi Minh level on 10 points with Cong An Ha Noi at the top of the table, underlining their early-season promise.
Elsewhere, Hai Phong edged Thanh Hoa 2-1, Viettel beat Hanoi FC 2-1, Da Nang and PVF-CAND shared a 2-2 draw, while Song Lam Nghe An and Hong Linh Ha Tinh finished 1-1.