Australia: Auckland stay top as Sydney impress in Newcastle
Auckland FC maintained their place at the summit of the A-League with a 2-1 win over Adelaide United. Sam Cosgrove gave the hosts the lead midway through the first half, but Luka Jovanovic levelled for Adelaide just before the break.

Lior Verstraete proved the difference, firing home in the 79th minute to hand Auckland their second consecutive victory.

The result keeps defending champions Auckland unbeaten after three matches and one point clear at the top of the standings.

Thailand: Buriram extend lead as Port continue fine form
Buriram United maintained their unbeaten start to the Thai League 1 season with a 2-1 comeback win over Nakhon Ratchasima.

Ronnachai Bangsungnoen stunned the champions early on, but Bruno Bissoli equalised just after halftime before Robert Zulj completed the turnaround with a composed finish in the 77th minute.

Vietnam: Leaders Ninh Binh held
Phu Dong Ninh Binh’s six-match winning run came to an end after a 1-1 draw at home against Binh Duong. Nguyen Hoang Duc gave the hosts an early lead from the penalty spot, but Ugochukwu Oduenyi struck midway through the second half to snatch a point for the visitors.

Despite dropping points, Ninh Binh remain top of the table with 21 points, one ahead of Cong An Ha Noi.

Hai Phong defeated Ho Chi Minh City FC 2-1, Viettel edged Thanh Hoa 1-0, Cong An Ha Noi beat PVF-CAND 2-0, Hong Linh Ha Tinh overcame Hanoi FC 2-1, Gia Lai and Nam Dinh drew 2-2 and Da Nang were held 1-1 by Song Lam Nghe An.

Indonesia: Maxwell hat-trick fires Persija closer to Borneo
Persija Jakarta closed the gap on league leaders Borneo FC with a convincing 3-1 home win over PSBS Biak Numfor.

 

Brazilian striker Maxwell was the star of the show, netting a hat-trick that included a penalty opener, a composed second-half finish, and a stoppage-time strike to seal the points

The victory lifts Persija to second in the table, four points behind perfect leaders Borneo.

Defending champions Persib Bandung beat Bali United 1-0 to sit in third on 19 points, Persebaya edged Persis Solo 2-1, PSM Makassar drew 1-1 with Madura United, Bhayangkara and Persita played out a 1-1 stalemate and PSIM Yogyakarta defeated Persik Kediri 2-1.

Malaysia: Johor Darul Ta'zim hit five again
Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their stunning run in the Malaysia Super League with a commanding 5-0 victory over Terengganu at Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium.

Bergson opened the scoring early before Ruben Morales doubled the advantage midway through the first half. Jairo’s second-half brace and Héberty’s late strike sealed another dominant display from the reigning champions.

The Southern Tigers remain flawless with nine wins from nine, having scored 48 goals and conceding only three. Their relentless form has put them seven points clear at the top and firmly on course for another title.

Second-placed Kuala Lumpur City edged Kelantan The Real Warriors 2-1, Kuching City defeated PDRM FC 5-0, Selangor overcame Sabah 2-1 and DPMM drew 2-2 with Negeri Sembilan.

Singapore: Lion City cruise past Albirex to stay faultless
Lion City Sailors continued their flawless start to the Singapore Premier League with a commanding 3-0 win over Albirex Niigata.

Lycan Thy broke the deadlock midway through the first half before Bart Ramselaar doubled their lead with a composed finish just after the hour mark. Adam Azman sealed the victory in the 73rd minute to secure Lion City’s fifth straight win of the campaign.

The champions once again showcased their attacking depth and defensive stability, having scored 22 goals and conceding just twice across five matches. Their dominant form leaves them firmly in control at the top of the table, five points clear of nearest challengers Geylang.

Tampines Rovers edged Hougang United 2-1, Geylang defeated Young Lions 3-1 and Balestier Khalsa overcame Tanjong Pagar 2-1 in a fiery contest.

Cambodia: Boeung Ket held as title race tightens
Boeung Ket were held to a 1-1 draw by NagaWorld in a closely fought Cambodian Premier League clash. Eav Sophanna fired Boeung Ket ahead just before the hour mark, but Vann Thol’s equaliser in the 79th minute denied the hosts a vital win that could have taken them into the top three.

The result leaves Boeung Ket fourth with 16 points from 10 matches, while NagaWorld stay in sixth on 12 points.

Dangkor stunned Tiffy Army 3-1 for the first win of their campaign and Kirivong Sok Sen Chey edged Life FC 2-1 in Takeo.

Laos: Namtha stun Young Elephant to end unbeaten run
Namtha United produced one of the shocks of the Lao League season with a 1-0 victory over title-chasing Young Elephants. Souksavanh Hopchakkawan struck early in the second half to hand the visitors a famous win and end Young Elephant’s unbeaten streak at seven matches.

The defeat leaves Young Elephants five points behind league leaders Ezra, who remain perfect after eight games. For Namtha, the result lifts them into the top five and highlights their growing reputation as one of the league’s most disciplined and defensively resilient sides.

Champasak Avenir defeated Savannakhet 8-0, Lao Army beat Master 7 3-1, the same scoreline in GB FC’s win over Salavan United.

Myanmar: Saito strike keeps Yangon United flying
Yangon United extended their unbeaten run to eight matches with a hard-fought 1-0 win away to Dagon. Japanese forward Aoto Saito netted the only goal in the 25th minute, calmly finishing from close range to secure all three points for the defending champions.

The result strengthens Yangon’s grip on top spot with 21 points from eight games, boasting a remarkable 27-2 goal difference. Dagon, meanwhile, stay mid-table on 12 points.

Philippines: Kaya cruise past Don Bosco to stay top
Kaya FC continued their dominant run in the Philippines Football League with a commanding 7-1 victory over Don Bosco Garelli.

Marwin Angeles led the charge with a first-half brace, while Simone Rota netted from the penalty spot and Lucas del Rosario added another before halftime.

Brandon Zambrano struck midway through the second half, and substitute Fitch Arboleda scored twice late on to seal a seventh straight win for the league leaders. Kaya are first with 18 points from seven matches.

Cebu FC recorded a 2-0 away win over Davao Aguilas, while One Taguig edged Maharlika 1-0 to stay close behind in second.