
Domestic Leagues
One Taguig did even better, producing a stunning ten-goal rout to stay in command of the Philippines Football League title race.
There were also matches in Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia and Myanmar, so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across ASEAN.
There were also matches in Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia and Myanmar, so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across ASEAN.
Australia: Lolley double sends Sydney top
Sydney FC moved to the top of the A-League table after a 3-0 win over Melbourne Victory.
After a tight first half, Joe Lolley broke the deadlock in the 58th minute, finishing off a smart move to give Sydney control. The winger struck again in the 70th minute, guiding in a cut-back to double the advantage.
Sydney FC moved to the top of the A-League table after a 3-0 win over Melbourne Victory.
After a tight first half, Joe Lolley broke the deadlock in the 58th minute, finishing off a smart move to give Sydney control. The winger struck again in the 70th minute, guiding in a cut-back to double the advantage.
Alex Grant sealed the win six minutes later with a composed finish in the 76th minute, with Sydney’s fourth win of the campaign taking them to 12 points from five matches, while Victory dropped to eleventh.
Auckland FC were held 1-1 by Brisbane Roar, Perth Glory came from behind to beat Newcastle Jets 2-1 and Western Sydney Wanderers edged Central Coast 3-2 to climb into mid-table.
Auckland FC were held 1-1 by Brisbane Roar, Perth Glory came from behind to beat Newcastle Jets 2-1 and Western Sydney Wanderers edged Central Coast 3-2 to climb into mid-table.
Thailand: Zulj hat-trick drives Buriram to dominant victory
Buriram United delivered one of their most ruthless performances of the season with a 5-0 demolition of Muang Thong United.
Robert Zulj opened the scoring in the 17th minute with Bruno Bissoli doubling the lead just before halftime with a composed finish from inside the box.
Zulj struck again early in the second half, completing his hat-trick by the 53rd minute as Buriram took full control of the match.
Buriram United delivered one of their most ruthless performances of the season with a 5-0 demolition of Muang Thong United.
Robert Zulj opened the scoring in the 17th minute with Bruno Bissoli doubling the lead just before halftime with a composed finish from inside the box.
Zulj struck again early in the second half, completing his hat-trick by the 53rd minute as Buriram took full control of the match.
Muang Thong had no response to Buriram’s intensity, and Bissoli added his second of the night in the 83rd minute to seal the emphatic win.
The result extends Buriram’s unbeaten run to 12 matches and strengthens their position at the top of Thai League 1 with 28 points.
Bangkok United beat Prachuap 4-1, Lamphun Warrior drew 2-2 with Uthai Thani while Ratchaburi and Pathum United played out a goalless draw.
The result extends Buriram’s unbeaten run to 12 matches and strengthens their position at the top of Thai League 1 with 28 points.
Bangkok United beat Prachuap 4-1, Lamphun Warrior drew 2-2 with Uthai Thani while Ratchaburi and Pathum United played out a goalless draw.
Indonesia: Coutinho strike keeps Borneo perfect
Borneo FC extended their flawless start to the Liga 1 season with a tight 1-0 win over Madura United, making it 11 victories from 11.
The league leaders had to stay patient in a tense contest, with Madura defending deep and delaying Borneo’s breakthrough.
Borneo FC extended their flawless start to the Liga 1 season with a tight 1-0 win over Madura United, making it 11 victories from 11.
The league leaders had to stay patient in a tense contest, with Madura defending deep and delaying Borneo’s breakthrough.
The decisive moment arrived in the 88th minute, with Douglas Coutinho guiding in a low finish after substitute Maicon Souza created space on the right.
The match could have turned earlier when Madura were awarded a penalty in the 74th minute, but Jaimerson Wehrmann’s effort was saved.
Persija Jakarta stayed second after a composed 3-1 win over Persik Kediri, while Persib Bandung edged Dewa United 1-0 to keep pace in third. PSIM Yogyakarta also tightened their grip on fourth place with a 1-0 victory against Bhayangkara.
The match could have turned earlier when Madura were awarded a penalty in the 74th minute, but Jaimerson Wehrmann’s effort was saved.
Persija Jakarta stayed second after a composed 3-1 win over Persik Kediri, while Persib Bandung edged Dewa United 1-0 to keep pace in third. PSIM Yogyakarta also tightened their grip on fourth place with a 1-0 victory against Bhayangkara.
Malaysia: JDT hit seven again to remain perfect
Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their ruthless march at the top of the Malaysia Super League with a commanding 7-1 win over Melaka FC.
Jonathan Silva opened the scoring inside eight minutes before Bergson doubled the lead midway through the first half, setting the tone for another dominant JDT display.
The champions overwhelmed Melaka after the break, with substitutes Heberty and Alberto Teto combining to devastating effect as both players found the net in a rapid scoring burst.
Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their ruthless march at the top of the Malaysia Super League with a commanding 7-1 win over Melaka FC.
Jonathan Silva opened the scoring inside eight minutes before Bergson doubled the lead midway through the first half, setting the tone for another dominant JDT display.
The champions overwhelmed Melaka after the break, with substitutes Heberty and Alberto Teto combining to devastating effect as both players found the net in a rapid scoring burst.
Bergson added his second in the 58th minute before Teto struck again on 66 minutes to make it six, and Heberty rounded off the scoring in the 90th minute.
The victory keeps JDT perfect after ten matches, with an astonishing 55 goals scored and just four conceded.
Sabah edged Penang 3-2, Imigresen cruised past PDRM 5-0, Selangor defeated Kelantan 2-0, while Kuching City stayed second with a 1-0 win over DPMM. Negeri Sembilan and Terengganu shared a 1-1 draw.
The victory keeps JDT perfect after ten matches, with an astonishing 55 goals scored and just four conceded.
Sabah edged Penang 3-2, Imigresen cruised past PDRM 5-0, Selangor defeated Kelantan 2-0, while Kuching City stayed second with a 1-0 win over DPMM. Negeri Sembilan and Terengganu shared a 1-1 draw.
Cambodia: Ogawa and Peprah keep Svay Rieng five clear
Preah Khan Svay Rieng FC strengthened their grip on top spot in the Cambodian Premier League with a composed 2-1 victory away at NagaWorld.
Yudai Ogawa brought the visitors level just before halftime with a smart finish in the 44th minute after Lucas Venuto had opened the scoring for the hosts.
Preah Khan Svay Rieng FC strengthened their grip on top spot in the Cambodian Premier League with a composed 2-1 victory away at NagaWorld.
Yudai Ogawa brought the visitors level just before halftime with a smart finish in the 44th minute after Lucas Venuto had opened the scoring for the hosts.
The league leaders completed the turnaround 10 minutes into the second half when Kwame Peprah struck in the 55th minute, calmly converting after good build-up play from Nhean Sosidan.
Despite late pressure from NagaWorld, Svay Rieng held firm to secure their ninth win of the season, moving to 27 points and maintaining a five-point cushion at the summit.
Angkor Tiger were held 1-1 by Moi Kompong Dewa but remain second on 22 points, while Boeung Ket cruised past Life FC 3-0 and Visakha drew 1-1 with Tiffy Army.
Despite late pressure from NagaWorld, Svay Rieng held firm to secure their ninth win of the season, moving to 27 points and maintaining a five-point cushion at the summit.
Angkor Tiger were held 1-1 by Moi Kompong Dewa but remain second on 22 points, while Boeung Ket cruised past Life FC 3-0 and Visakha drew 1-1 with Tiffy Army.
Myanmar: Ko hat-trick powers Shan United
Shan United kept the pressure on league leaders Yangon United with a dominant 5-1 victory away to Mahar United, inspired by a superb hat-trick from Ko Sa Aung Pyae.
The visitors made a fast start, taking the lead inside five minutes before Patrick Gilles levelled for the hosts. Matheus Souza restored Shan’s advantage midway through the first half, setting the tone for a commanding performance.
Shan United kept the pressure on league leaders Yangon United with a dominant 5-1 victory away to Mahar United, inspired by a superb hat-trick from Ko Sa Aung Pyae.
The visitors made a fast start, taking the lead inside five minutes before Patrick Gilles levelled for the hosts. Matheus Souza restored Shan’s advantage midway through the first half, setting the tone for a commanding performance.
Ko completed his hat-trick with goals in the 59th and 81st minutes, before Moe Thet Wai added a fifth in stoppage time to round off an emphatic win.
The result moves Shan United to 19 points from seven matches, keeping them firmly in second place and just two points behind Yangon in an increasingly tight title race.
The result moves Shan United to 19 points from seven matches, keeping them firmly in second place and just two points behind Yangon in an increasingly tight title race.
Philippines: One Taguig hit double digits to stay top
One Taguig delivered the biggest statement of the PFL weekend with a ruthless 10–0 demolition of Tuloy, tightening their grip on first place.
Naoto Hiraishi set the tone with a fourth-minute opener and added another midway through the first half, while Patrick Reichelt struck twice as the hosts raced to a 5–0 lead by halftime. Daisuke Sato also joined the scoring early on as Taguig overwhelmed Tuloy with pace and precision from every angle.
One Taguig delivered the biggest statement of the PFL weekend with a ruthless 10–0 demolition of Tuloy, tightening their grip on first place.
Naoto Hiraishi set the tone with a fourth-minute opener and added another midway through the first half, while Patrick Reichelt struck twice as the hosts raced to a 5–0 lead by halftime. Daisuke Sato also joined the scoring early on as Taguig overwhelmed Tuloy with pace and precision from every angle.
The onslaught continued after the break as Breno, Ichiro Aoki, Mark Hartmann, Curt Dizon and Yusif Razak each added goals to complete the double-digit victory.
With 39 goals scored and just two conceded this season, One Taguig look every bit the title favourites, sitting two points ahead of Cebu and maintaining the league’s most dominant attack.
Cebu eased past Philippine Army 5–0 to remain second, Manila Digger shocked Kaya FC-Iloilo with a 2–0 away win, and Davao Aguilas powered to a 7–1 victory over Mendiola.
With 39 goals scored and just two conceded this season, One Taguig look every bit the title favourites, sitting two points ahead of Cebu and maintaining the league’s most dominant attack.
Cebu eased past Philippine Army 5–0 to remain second, Manila Digger shocked Kaya FC-Iloilo with a 2–0 away win, and Davao Aguilas powered to a 7–1 victory over Mendiola.