
Domestic Leagues
Buriram United left it late to tighten their grip on the Thai League 1 summit in trademark fashion. In Indonesia, Persib Bandung stole the headlines by ending Borneo FC’s flawless run, blowing the title race wide open.
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Australia: Campuzano winner sends Sydney back to the summit
Sydney FC returned to the top of the A-League table with a hard-earned 2–1 comeback victory away to Central Coast Mariners.
The hosts struck first in the 10th minute when Brad Tapp finished off a sharp move to give the Mariners an early lead. Sydney responded well and levelled just before the half-hour mark through Al-Hassan Toure, who reacted quickest to convert after sustained pressure.
Sydney FC returned to the top of the A-League table with a hard-earned 2–1 comeback victory away to Central Coast Mariners.
The hosts struck first in the 10th minute when Brad Tapp finished off a sharp move to give the Mariners an early lead. Sydney responded well and levelled just before the half-hour mark through Al-Hassan Toure, who reacted quickest to convert after sustained pressure.
The decisive moment arrived on the hour mark when Victor Campuzano Bonilla guided in a precise finish to complete the turnaround, securing Sydney’s fifth win of the season.
The result lifted them to 15 points from seven matches — one clear at the top — while the Mariners remain in mid-table.
Brisbane Roar edged Adelaide United 1–0, Melbourne City defeated Newcastle Jets by the same scoreline and Perth Glory earned a gritty 1–0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers. Auckland FC also impressed, beating Wellington Phoenix 3–1 to keep pace with the leading pack.
The result lifted them to 15 points from seven matches — one clear at the top — while the Mariners remain in mid-table.
Brisbane Roar edged Adelaide United 1–0, Melbourne City defeated Newcastle Jets by the same scoreline and Perth Glory earned a gritty 1–0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers. Auckland FC also impressed, beating Wellington Phoenix 3–1 to keep pace with the leading pack.
Thailand: Buriram leave it late to extend commanding lead
Buriram United kept their title charge on track with a dramatic 3–1 comeback win over struggling Kanchanaburi, sealing all three points with two stoppage-time goals.
The visitors stunned the champions when Gerson Rodrigues fired home in the 65th minute, but Buriram responded swiftly as Goran Causic equalised seven minutes later with a composed finish after a well-worked move.
Buriram United kept their title charge on track with a dramatic 3–1 comeback win over struggling Kanchanaburi, sealing all three points with two stoppage-time goals.
The visitors stunned the champions when Gerson Rodrigues fired home in the 65th minute, but Buriram responded swiftly as Goran Causic equalised seven minutes later with a composed finish after a well-worked move.
Just when it seemed the match would end level, Buriram’s quality told in added time. Robert Zulj pounced in the 90+1st minute to put his side ahead, before Narubodin Weerawatnodom capped the turnaround with a third four minutes later, sending Thunder Castle Park into celebration.
The win maintains Buriram’s dominant position atop the table with 34 points from 13 matches, seven clear of Port MTI FC.
Port MTI beat Uthai Thani 3–1 to stay second, Bangkok United were held 1–1 by Chiangrai while Ratchaburi edged Sukhothai 1–0 to strengthen their top-three push. Prachuap and Ayutthaya shared a thrilling 4–4 draw and Chonburi stunned Muang Thong United 3–2 away from home.
The win maintains Buriram’s dominant position atop the table with 34 points from 13 matches, seven clear of Port MTI FC.
Port MTI beat Uthai Thani 3–1 to stay second, Bangkok United were held 1–1 by Chiangrai while Ratchaburi edged Sukhothai 1–0 to strengthen their top-three push. Prachuap and Ayutthaya shared a thrilling 4–4 draw and Chonburi stunned Muang Thong United 3–2 away from home.
Indonesia: Persib snap Borneo’s perfect run
Defending champions Persib Bandung ended Borneo FC’s flawless start to the season with an impressive 3–1 win, handing the league leaders their first defeat after 11 straight victories.
Borneo struck first through Joel Vinicius in the 18th minute, but Persib refused to be rattled and steadily grew into the match, eventually finding the equaliser before the break through Ramon Tanque’s composed finish.
Defending champions Persib Bandung ended Borneo FC’s flawless start to the season with an impressive 3–1 win, handing the league leaders their first defeat after 11 straight victories.
Borneo struck first through Joel Vinicius in the 18th minute, but Persib refused to be rattled and steadily grew into the match, eventually finding the equaliser before the break through Ramon Tanque’s composed finish.
The second half belonged entirely to the hosts. Federico Barba powered in a header five minutes after the restart to swing momentum Persib’s way, and with Borneo forced to chase the game, spaces opened up for Persib to attack.
Saddil Ramdani capped off a rapid counter in stoppage time by drilling home the third, sealing a landmark victory that reignites Persib’s title aspirations.
In the only other match played, PSM Makassar and Persebaya drew 1-1.
Saddil Ramdani capped off a rapid counter in stoppage time by drilling home the third, sealing a landmark victory that reignites Persib’s title aspirations.
In the only other match played, PSM Makassar and Persebaya drew 1-1.
Malaysia: Selangor run riot as title race intensifies
Selangor produced their most ruthless performance of the season with a dominant 5–1 away win over bottom-placed Penang.
Faisal Halim opened the scoring midway through the first half before Picha Autra doubled the advantage in added time, capitalising on a defensive lapse.
Chrigor Moraes then added a composed third moments later, completing a devastating first-half spell that left the home side rattled.
Selangor produced their most ruthless performance of the season with a dominant 5–1 away win over bottom-placed Penang.
Faisal Halim opened the scoring midway through the first half before Picha Autra doubled the advantage in added time, capitalising on a defensive lapse.
Chrigor Moraes then added a composed third moments later, completing a devastating first-half spell that left the home side rattled.
Penang briefly attempted a response when Kipre Tchetche pulled one back just before the break, but any hopes of a comeback were extinguished as Selangor continued to dictate the match.
Moraes struck twice more in the second period to complete a hat-trick, sealing a statement victory that lifts Selangor to 19 points and solidifies their position in the top four.
Other matches saw DPMM defeated Imigresen 4–2, Melaka edged Negeri Sembilan 2–0, Sabah swept aside PDRM 4–1 and Terengganu held Kuching City to a 1–1 draw.
Moraes struck twice more in the second period to complete a hat-trick, sealing a statement victory that lifts Selangor to 19 points and solidifies their position in the top four.
Other matches saw DPMM defeated Imigresen 4–2, Melaka edged Negeri Sembilan 2–0, Sabah swept aside PDRM 4–1 and Terengganu held Kuching City to a 1–1 draw.