Domestic Leagues
In Singapore, Albirex Niigata stunned reigning champions Lion City Sailors to breathe life back into the race at the top while there was also domestic action elsewhere across ASEAN.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the action went down across the region.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the action went down across the region.
Australia: Spoils shared in first leg
Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the first leg of their A-League semi-final, leaving the tie finely balanced heading into the return match.
Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the first leg of their A-League semi-final, leaving the tie finely balanced heading into the return match.
Sydney broke the deadlock in the 50th minute through Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, who finished calmly to give the hosts the advantage. However, Newcastle found the equaliser through Eli Adams just eight minutes later.
Auckland FC and Adelaide United also shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw, with Lachlan Brook putting the former ahead in the 24th minute and Harry Crawford equalising in the 63rd.
Auckland FC and Adelaide United also shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw, with Lachlan Brook putting the former ahead in the 24th minute and Harry Crawford equalising in the 63rd.
Thailand: Buriram close season with draw
Buriram United ended their title winning Thai League 1 campaign with a 1-1 draw against Lamphun Warrior in Round 30.
After a goalless first half, Robert Zulj finally broke the deadlock in the 79th minute to put the champions ahead and seemingly on course for victory. However, Lamphun struck deep into stoppage time through Surat Suriyachai, whose late equaliser spoiled Buriram’s hopes of ending the campaign with a win.
Buriram United ended their title winning Thai League 1 campaign with a 1-1 draw against Lamphun Warrior in Round 30.
After a goalless first half, Robert Zulj finally broke the deadlock in the 79th minute to put the champions ahead and seemingly on course for victory. However, Lamphun struck deep into stoppage time through Surat Suriyachai, whose late equaliser spoiled Buriram’s hopes of ending the campaign with a win.
The result sees Buriram finish the season comfortably at the top on 70 points, while Port MTI FC secured second after a convincing 4-1 victory over Ayutthaya United.
BG Pathum United defeated Prachuap 3-0, Ratchaburi edged Kanchanaburi 1-0, Chiangrai United beat Uthai Thani 1-0, Chonburi overcame Nakhon Ratchasima 2-1, Bangkok United were held to a 1-1 draw by Rayong FC and Sukhothai closed the season with a 3-0 win against Muang Thong United.
BG Pathum United defeated Prachuap 3-0, Ratchaburi edged Kanchanaburi 1-0, Chiangrai United beat Uthai Thani 1-0, Chonburi overcame Nakhon Ratchasima 2-1, Bangkok United were held to a 1-1 draw by Rayong FC and Sukhothai closed the season with a 3-0 win against Muang Thong United.
Vietnam: Cong An Ha Noi almost there
Cong An Ha Noi FC moved within two points of the V.League 1 title after coming from behind to defeat Nam Dinh 3-2 in a dramatic Round 22 encounter.
The league leaders made a fast start through Nguyen Dinh Bac, but Nam Dinh responded strongly and turned the match around before halftime to put the hosts under real pressure.
Cong An Ha Noi FC moved within two points of the V.League 1 title after coming from behind to defeat Nam Dinh 3-2 in a dramatic Round 22 encounter.
The league leaders made a fast start through Nguyen Dinh Bac, but Nam Dinh responded strongly and turned the match around before halftime to put the hosts under real pressure.
Ngoc Son Tran equalised for Nam Dinh before Tran Van Dat completed the comeback to give the visitors a 2-1 lead heading into the break. However, Cong An Ha Noi responded impressively in the second half as Bui Hoang Viet Anh restored parity before Nguyen Dinh Bac converted a late penalty to seal all three points in a tense finish.
With four matches to play, the victory moves Cong An Ha Noi to 57 points, maintaining their advantage at the top to 11 points over Viettel, who defeated Hong Linh Ha Tinh 2-0.
Ho Chi Minh City FC beat Song Lam Nghe An 3-1, PVF CAND edged Gia Lai 2-1, Phu Dong Ninh Binh defeated Hai Phong 2-1, Thanh Hoa overcame Hanoi FC 1-0 despite finishing with 10 men, and Da Nang secured a 2-0 victory against Binh Duong.
With four matches to play, the victory moves Cong An Ha Noi to 57 points, maintaining their advantage at the top to 11 points over Viettel, who defeated Hong Linh Ha Tinh 2-0.
Ho Chi Minh City FC beat Song Lam Nghe An 3-1, PVF CAND edged Gia Lai 2-1, Phu Dong Ninh Binh defeated Hai Phong 2-1, Thanh Hoa overcame Hanoi FC 1-0 despite finishing with 10 men, and Da Nang secured a 2-0 victory against Binh Duong.
Indonesia: Persib Bandung remain in charge
Persib Bandung took another major step towards the Indonesian title with a 2-1 comeback victory over Persija Jakarta. Persija struck first through Alaeddine Ajaraie in the opening half, but the league leaders responded strongly before the break as Adam Alis scored twice in quick succession to completely turn the match around.
Persib Bandung took another major step towards the Indonesian title with a 2-1 comeback victory over Persija Jakarta. Persija struck first through Alaeddine Ajaraie in the opening half, but the league leaders responded strongly before the break as Adam Alis scored twice in quick succession to completely turn the match around.
The second half saw Persib manage their advantage well despite increasing pressure from the hosts in a tense and physical encounter. The result moves Persib Bandung to 75 points, three clear of second placed Borneo, who must win against Bali United on Monday.
PSIM Yogyakarta defeated 10-man Malut United 2-0, Persijap Jepara beat Persita 3-0 after the hosts were reduced to 10 men, Arema FC cruised past PSM Makassar 3-0, Dewa United thrashed PSBS Biak Numfor 5-0, while Persik Kediri secured a 3-0 victory over Semen Padang and Persis Solo played out a goalless draw with Persebaya.
PSIM Yogyakarta defeated 10-man Malut United 2-0, Persijap Jepara beat Persita 3-0 after the hosts were reduced to 10 men, Arema FC cruised past PSM Makassar 3-0, Dewa United thrashed PSBS Biak Numfor 5-0, while Persik Kediri secured a 3-0 victory over Semen Padang and Persis Solo played out a goalless draw with Persebaya.
Malaysia: JDT shatter records in ruthless 14-goal stunner
Johor Darul Ta’zim produced one of the most extraordinary results in Malaysia Super League history with a staggering 14-1 victory over Kelantan The Real Warriors in Round 25. The champions were relentless from the opening whistle, racing into an eight-goal lead before halftime as Bergson starred with a sensational performance in front of goal.
Johor Darul Ta’zim produced one of the most extraordinary results in Malaysia Super League history with a staggering 14-1 victory over Kelantan The Real Warriors in Round 25. The champions were relentless from the opening whistle, racing into an eight-goal lead before halftime as Bergson starred with a sensational performance in front of goal.
Bergson finished with five goals, while Manuel Hidalgo added a hat-trick in a devastating attacking display that completely overwhelmed the hosts. Antonio Cristian, Yago Cesar, Stuart Wilkin, Syamer Kutty Abba and Alberto Diaz also found the scoresheet.
The result moves Johor DT to 70 points with an astonishing goal difference of +107 from 24 matches, underlining their complete dominance at the top.
Kuching City strengthened their hold on second place with a 3-1 win over Melaka FC, Sabah edged 10-man DPMM 1-0, Kuala Lumpur City and Negri Sembilan played out a 2-2 draw, Penang shared the points with PDRM FC in a 1-1 stalemate, while Imigresen defeated Terengganu 3-1.
The result moves Johor DT to 70 points with an astonishing goal difference of +107 from 24 matches, underlining their complete dominance at the top.
Kuching City strengthened their hold on second place with a 3-1 win over Melaka FC, Sabah edged 10-man DPMM 1-0, Kuala Lumpur City and Negri Sembilan played out a 2-2 draw, Penang shared the points with PDRM FC in a 1-1 stalemate, while Imigresen defeated Terengganu 3-1.
Singapore: Albirex stun champions Tampines
Albirex Niigata produced one of the biggest results of the Singapore Premier League season with a 2-0 away victory over champions Lion City Sailors in Round 21.
After a quiet first half, the visitors struck quickly after the restart as Shingo Nakano opened the scoring before Zulqarnaen Suzliman doubled the advantage just three minutes later to silence the league leaders.
Albirex Niigata produced one of the biggest results of the Singapore Premier League season with a 2-0 away victory over champions Lion City Sailors in Round 21.
After a quiet first half, the visitors struck quickly after the restart as Shingo Nakano opened the scoring before Zulqarnaen Suzliman doubled the advantage just three minutes later to silence the league leaders.
Lion City attempted to respond through a series of attacking changes, but Albirex remained disciplined defensively and comfortably protected their clean sheet. The defeat was Lion City’s first of the campaign.
The result keeps Lion City on 51 points, five ahead of second placed Tampines Rovers, who edged Hougang United 1-0 in a heated encounter that saw the hosts finish with nine men. Balestier Khalsa cruised to a 6-0 victory over Tanjong Pagar, while Young Lions and Geylang shared a 2-2 draw.
The result keeps Lion City on 51 points, five ahead of second placed Tampines Rovers, who edged Hougang United 1-0 in a heated encounter that saw the hosts finish with nine men. Balestier Khalsa cruised to a 6-0 victory over Tanjong Pagar, while Young Lions and Geylang shared a 2-2 draw.
Cambodia: Angkor Tiger boost continental hopes
Angkor Tiger strengthened their push for an AFC Challenge League qualifying place after coming from behind to defeat Moi Kompong Dewa 2-1 in the Cambodian Premier League Championship Group. Mateus Barbosa fired the hosts ahead from the penalty spot inside eight minutes, but Guytho Mijland restored parity shortly before half-time before Abdel Coulibaly completed the turnaround early in the second half.
Angkor Tiger strengthened their push for an AFC Challenge League qualifying place after coming from behind to defeat Moi Kompong Dewa 2-1 in the Cambodian Premier League Championship Group. Mateus Barbosa fired the hosts ahead from the penalty spot inside eight minutes, but Guytho Mijland restored parity shortly before half-time before Abdel Coulibaly completed the turnaround early in the second half.
The visitors held firm despite late pressure and a red card to Ly Sovan at the end of the contest, securing an important three points that moved them level on points with Phnom Penh Crown in the race behind already crowned champions Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC. Angkor Tiger’s victory also ensured Moi Kompong Dewa remained outside the continental qualification places with one round remaining.
Elsewhere in the Championship Group, Phnom Penh Crown FC kept their runners-up hopes alive with a commanding 3-0 win over Nagaworld.
Elsewhere in the Championship Group, Phnom Penh Crown FC kept their runners-up hopes alive with a commanding 3-0 win over Nagaworld.
Philippines: Davao Aguilas stun leaders Manila Digger as Kaya held by Stallion
Davao Aguilas produced one of the results of the week in the Philippines Football League Championship Group after edging leaders Manila Digger 1-0. Richard Tetteh struck just three minutes into the contest and the Aguilas held firm for the remainder of the match to hand Manila Digger only their second defeat of the campaign.
Davao Aguilas produced one of the results of the week in the Philippines Football League Championship Group after edging leaders Manila Digger 1-0. Richard Tetteh struck just three minutes into the contest and the Aguilas held firm for the remainder of the match to hand Manila Digger only their second defeat of the campaign.
The result tightened the race at the top after Kaya FC were held to a 2-2 draw by Stallion Laguna. Despite dropping points, Manila Digger remained top of the Championship Group standings on 54 points, two ahead of One Taguig, while Kaya stayed third after missing the chance to gain ground.
Elsewhere, Mendiola FC 1991 defeated Philippine Army 2-1 in the Placement Group, while Don Bosco Garelli outscored Tuloy 4-2 in an entertaining encounter.
Elsewhere, Mendiola FC 1991 defeated Philippine Army 2-1 in the Placement Group, while Don Bosco Garelli outscored Tuloy 4-2 in an entertaining encounter.
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