Domestic Leagues
In Thailand, Port MTI FC climbed to the summit with a 4-1 win over Rayong FC, as defending champions Buriram United suffered a 3-2 defeat to Sisaket United.
Elsewhere, Wellington Phoenix moved top of Australia’s A-League with a 2-0 victory over Central Coast Mariners, with matches also played in Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines.
The-AFC.com takes a look at the latest domestic action across ASEAN.
Australia: Wellington Phoenix set the pace with Mariners victory
Wellington Phoenix continued their strong start to the A-League season with a 2-0 win over Central Coast Mariners, moving to the top of the standings with six points from their opening two matches. After a goalless first half, Rafael Duran broke the deadlock in the 55th minute before Corban Piper doubled the advantage two minutes later to secure the victory.
The result leaves Wellington top on goal difference, while Western Sydney Wanderers sit second after a 5-2 victory over defending champions Auckland FC. Auckland have now suffered their first defeat of the campaign, dropping to sixth with three points from two matches.
Elsewhere, Sydney FC edged Adelaide United 2-1, while Brisbane Roar defeated Perth Glory by the same scoreline. Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City shared a 1-1 draw, with Newcastle Jets and Macarthur FC also playing to a 1-1 stalemate.
Thailand: Port MTI move top as Buriram stumble
Port MTI FC climbed to the top of Thai League 1 with a 4-1 victory over Rayong FC in Round 6, taking their points tally to 15 from six matches.
Worachit Kanitsribampen opened the scoring in the sixth minute before Teerasak Poeiphimai struck in the 18th minute, with Bruno adding a third in the 22nd minute to give Port a commanding half-time lead.
Peeradol Chamratsamee added a fourth in the 65th minute after Joao Felipe had pulled one back for Rayong, ensuring Port maintained their advantage at the summit.
Buriram United, meanwhile, suffered a setback with a 3-2 defeat to Sisaket United, leaving the defending champions third on 13 points, level with second-placed Prachuap.
Ayutthaya United defeated Rasisalai United 4-1 while Lamphun Warrior beat Pattani 3-1. Chonburi edged Ratchaburi 2-1, Sukhothai won 2-1 away to Uthai Thani and Pathum United defeated Chiangrai 2-0 despite being reduced to 10 men. Prachuap and Bangkok United played out a goalless draw.
Vietnam: Song Lam Nghe An climb top as champions held
Song Lam Nghe An moved to the top of the V.League 1 standings after defeating Gia Lai 2-0 in Round 5. The visitors broke the deadlock in the 58th minute through Jairo Rodrigues before Abdel-Amine Tran added a second in stoppage time to secure all three points.
The victory took Song Lam Nghe An to 11 points from five matches, keeping them unbeaten and one point clear of second-placed Nam Dinh.
Defending champions Cong An Ha Noi FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Thanh Hoa, leaving them third on 10 points. Nam Dinh closed the gap on the leaders with a commanding 4-0 win over Truong Tuoi Dong Nai, while Ho Chi Minh City claimed a 1-0 victory away to Phu Dong Ninh Binh.
Elsewhere, Hong Linh Ha Tinh defeated Hai Phong 2-1, while Viettel and Bac Ninh shared the points in a 2-2 draw. Da Nang edged Hanoi FC 1-0, with Hanoi FC finishing the match with 10 men.
Indonesia: Persija stay top as Arema hit back with big win
Persija Jakarta strengthened their position at the top of the Indonesian Liha 1 with a commanding 5-1 victory over Arema in Round 6.
Alexander Jeremejeff scored in the 10th and 45th minutes to give Persija a comfortable half-time lead, before the hosts added three more after the break to complete a dominant performance.
Stjepan Loncar made it 3-0 in the 76th minute, followed by Walisson Maia’s own goal four minutes later. Gabriel Silva pulled one back for Arema in the 88th minute, but Ivan Mamut struck in the 90+2nd minute to seal the result.
Persija remained top with 15 points from six matches, while Persib moved to 13 points after beating Garudayaksa 2-1 in Round 7.
Bali United thrashed Garudayaksa 5-0 in Round 6 before drawing 1-1 with Persita, while Persik Kediri defeated PSS Sleman 2-1. Madura United edged Persib 1-0, PSM Makassar beat Persebaya by the same scoreline, and Dewa United defeated Persijap Jepara 2-0.
In Round 7, Arema bounced back with a 4-0 win over Dewa United, while Persita and Bali United drew 1-1, Persijap Jepara and Java United shared a 1-1 draw and Isenmulang Kalteng and PSIM Yogyakarta played out a goalless stalemate.
Singapore: Tampines maintain perfect record after dramatic Jurong win
Tampines Rovers preserved their perfect start to the Singapore Premier League season with a 3-2 victory over FC Jurong in Round 5.
Yuki Kobayashi opened the scoring in the 24th minute before Hide Higashikawa doubled the advantage in the 41st minute. Koya Kazama then made it 3-0 in first-half stoppage time, leaving FC Jurong with a mountain to climb.
Seiya Satsukida pulled one back in the 47th minute, and Tyler Ho struck deep into stoppage time to make it 3-2, but Tampines held on for their fourth win.
They remain top of the table with 12 points, two ahead of defending champions Lion City Sailors, who have a game in hand.
Lion City Sailors thrashed Tanjong Pagar United 6-0, while Balestier Khalsa edged Young Lions 2-1 to move up to fourth place.
Cambodia: Visakha held as NagaWorld join them at the summit
Visakha remained top of the Cambodian Premier League despite being held to a 2-2 draw by defending champions Preh Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC in Round 5. Rui Miguel Guerra Pires opened the scoring for Svay Rieng in the 19th minute, but Visakha responded through Luçao five minutes later to leave the sides level at half time.
Ulrich Donovan Ewolo restored Svay Rieng’s lead in the 64th minute, only for Kwame Peprah to equalise eight minutes later and earn Visakha a share of the points. Both sides remain unbeaten, with Visakha and NagaWorld level on 13 points, although Visakha hold top spot on goal difference.
NagaWorld defeated Boeung Ket 2-0 to keep pace with the leaders, while Angkor Tiger edged Dangkor 1-0. Phnom Penh Crown FC beat Tiffy Army 2-1 and Life FC claimed a 2-1 victory away to Kirivong Sok Sen Chey.
Laos: Ezra extend perfect run with seven-goal demolition
Ezra continued their flawless start to the Lao League season with a commanding 7-0 victory over BIS in Round 3. The league leaders scored three times in the first half before a BIS player was sent off in stoppage time, leaving the hosts with a difficult task after the break.
Ezra added four more goals in the second half to complete a dominant away performance. The result keeps Ezra top with nine points from three matches and an impressive record of 12 goals scored without conceding.
Salavan United maintained their perfect record with a 1-0 win over Lao Army FC, while Luang Prabang United edged Champasak Avenir 2-1. GB FC defeated Namtha United 4-1 and Savannakhet beat Chanthabouly 2-0.
Myanmar: Dagon hold on to top spot with late victory
Dagon maintained their unbeaten start to the Myanmar National League season with a 1-0 win over Thitsar Arman in Round 5. The leaders had to wait until the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time for Thiha Zaw to score the decisive goal.
The late strike secured Dagon’s fourth victory in five matches, keeping them top of the table with 13 points.
Chinland thrashed Myawady 5-1, while Yadanarbon recorded a 5-1 victory over Ayeyawady. Yangon Royals also defeated Mahar United 3-1.
Philippines: Davao Aguilas cruise to emphatic away victory
Davao Aguilas stayed withing sight of the top of the Philippines Football League table with a commanding 4-0 win over Azkals. Arnel Amita opened the scoring in the second minute before Jalil Regague doubled the advantage in the 36th minute.
Rosario Lucas added two more goals in the 61st and 64th minutes to complete the rout. The victory leaves Davao Aguilas fourth with 10 points from four matches, still unbeaten and level on points with third-placed Kaya FC-Ilolo.
Elsewhere, Stallion defeated Philippine Army 4-2, while Mendiola FC 1991 beat Tuloy 5-2.
Maharlika remain top with 14 points, while Manila Digger FC sit second after winning all four of their matches so far.
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