Domestic Leagues
The action in the Durand Cup continues to gain momentum in India, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.
Kyrgyz Republic: Issyk-Kul send Alga to first defeat
Alga Bishkek fell to their first defeat in the Kyrgyz Premier League, losing 2-1 to defending champions FC Bars Issyk-Kul.
Alga Bishkek fell to their first defeat in the Kyrgyz Premier League, losing 2-1 to defending champions FC Bars Issyk-Kul.
Bekzhan Sagynbaev opened the scoring for Issyk-Kul in the 10th minute before Monir Abdeselam equalised in the 83rd minute, nine minutes after Sagynbaev was sent off. Albert Torras netted the winner five minutes into injury time.
Muras United dethroned Alga Bishkek and moved to the top of the table after a 1-1 stalemate with Asia Talas FC.
Muras United dethroned Alga Bishkek and moved to the top of the table after a 1-1 stalemate with Asia Talas FC.
Former champions FC Abdysh-Ata’s run of bad performances continued with a 3-2 loss to Kyrgyzaltyn while Dordoi Bishkek handed Neftchi Kochkor-Ata a 5-1 beating.
In other matches, Alay Osh beat Oshmu-Aldier 3-1, FC Toktogul overcame Ozgon 3-2, Ilbirs Bishkek beat Talant FC 2-0 and Bishkek City played Asiagoal Bishkek to a goalless stalemate.
In other matches, Alay Osh beat Oshmu-Aldier 3-1, FC Toktogul overcame Ozgon 3-2, Ilbirs Bishkek beat Talant FC 2-0 and Bishkek City played Asiagoal Bishkek to a goalless stalemate.
Uzbekistan: Fergana in uncompromising mood
Neftchi Fergana remained steady at the top of the Uzbekistan Super League with a 5-0 win over Qizilqum Zarafshon.
Alisher Odilov (second, 83rd), Jamshid Iskanderov (42nd), Stipe Perica (71st) and an own goal by Samandar Shukurillaev (65th) saw the defending champions stretch their unbeaten run to 10 matches.
Neftchi Fergana remained steady at the top of the Uzbekistan Super League with a 5-0 win over Qizilqum Zarafshon.
Alisher Odilov (second, 83rd), Jamshid Iskanderov (42nd), Stipe Perica (71st) and an own goal by Samandar Shukurillaev (65th) saw the defending champions stretch their unbeaten run to 10 matches.
Fergana are three points clear of Pakhtakor, who managed a 2-2 draw with FK Buxoro.
Third-placed Navbahor Namangan defeated FC Surkhon 1-0 while former champions PFC Nasaf played out a goalless result with Kokand 1912 to extend their unbeaten streak to seven outings.
Elsewhere, FC AGMK beat Bunyodkor 3-2, Dinamo Samarkand fell 2-1 to Lokomotiv Tashkent, Khorezm Urgench overcame FC Mash'a 2-0 and Sogdiana defeated PFC Andijon by a solitary goal.
Third-placed Navbahor Namangan defeated FC Surkhon 1-0 while former champions PFC Nasaf played out a goalless result with Kokand 1912 to extend their unbeaten streak to seven outings.
Elsewhere, FC AGMK beat Bunyodkor 3-2, Dinamo Samarkand fell 2-1 to Lokomotiv Tashkent, Khorezm Urgench overcame FC Mash'a 2-0 and Sogdiana defeated PFC Andijon by a solitary goal.
India: Ajaraie double propels NorthEast
Alaeddine Ajaraie found the back of the net twice in defending champion NorthEast United FC’s 4-1 win over Karbi Anglong FC in Group F of the Durand Cup.
The Morocco striker opened the scoring in the sixth minute and added a second in the 49th. Macarton Nickson (83rd) and Ethyan Gonzalez (90th+3) finished the match while Junior Nkengue (27th) hit back for Karbi, who had earlier lost 2-1 to FC 1.
Alaeddine Ajaraie found the back of the net twice in defending champion NorthEast United FC’s 4-1 win over Karbi Anglong FC in Group F of the Durand Cup.
The Morocco striker opened the scoring in the sixth minute and added a second in the 49th. Macarton Nickson (83rd) and Ethyan Gonzalez (90th+3) finished the match while Junior Nkengue (27th) hit back for Karbi, who had earlier lost 2-1 to FC 1.
In Group A, Manvir Singh grabbed a hat-trick (third, 21st, 60th) as Mohun Bagan Super Giant whipped South United FC 8-0. Alberto Rodriguez (ninth), Rahul Bheke (18th), Suhail Bhat (90th, 90th+1) and Noel S’s own goal (69th) sealed the match for Mohun Bagan.
Elsewhere in Group A, Indian Super League 2025 champions East Bengal FC beat South United beat 5-0
Elsewhere in Group A, Indian Super League 2025 champions East Bengal FC beat South United beat 5-0
Army Red 4 defeated Banaras Baghpat FC 4-0 in a Group B match while in Group C, SC Delhi thrashed Defenders FC 7-0 after racing to a 4-0 lead at half time.
Trau FC beat Indian Navy 2-1 in Group D. Navy had earlier beaten Neroca FC 2-0.
A brace by Everbrightson Mylliempdah (52nd, 64th) and goals by Abhay Gurung (45th+1), Treimiki Lamurong (45th+3) and Figo Syndai (88th) gave Shillong Lajong FC a 5-0 win over Mumbay FC in Group E.
Langsning FC and Nongkseh SS&CC played out a 2-2 stalemate in the same group.
Trau FC beat Indian Navy 2-1 in Group D. Navy had earlier beaten Neroca FC 2-0.
A brace by Everbrightson Mylliempdah (52nd, 64th) and goals by Abhay Gurung (45th+1), Treimiki Lamurong (45th+3) and Figo Syndai (88th) gave Shillong Lajong FC a 5-0 win over Mumbay FC in Group E.
Langsning FC and Nongkseh SS&CC played out a 2-2 stalemate in the same group.
Bhutan: Sagna steers Paro to victory
Richard Sagna netted twice in the space of five minutes to lead defending champions Paro FC to a 3-1 win over Drukpa FC in the Bhutan Premier League.
Richard Sagna netted twice in the space of five minutes to lead defending champions Paro FC to a 3-1 win over Drukpa FC in the Bhutan Premier League.
The Senegal striker struck in the 35th and 40th minutes following Mustapha Jallow’s opening fifth-minute goal. Fahad Temuri nabbed Drukpa’s consolation three minutes into stoppage time.
Thimphu City drew 1-1 with Tsirang to fall four points behind Paro while Ugyen Academy and BFF Academy played out a similar scoreline.
Elsewhere, RTC Thimphu FC cruised to a 2-1 win over RTC to snap a three-match losing streak.
Thimphu City drew 1-1 with Tsirang to fall four points behind Paro while Ugyen Academy and BFF Academy played out a similar scoreline.
Elsewhere, RTC Thimphu FC cruised to a 2-1 win over RTC to snap a three-match losing streak.
Sri Lanka: Renown stay on top
League leaders Renown SC played out a goalless draw with Colombo FC to maintain a one-point lead over Upcountry Lions SC in the Sri Lanka Super League.
League leaders Renown SC played out a goalless draw with Colombo FC to maintain a one-point lead over Upcountry Lions SC in the Sri Lanka Super League.
Lions had earlier defeated Sea Hawks FC 1-0 while third-placed Colombo, on eight points, thrashed Ratnam SC 5-0.
In other matches, New Young’s SC’s Samuel Nimo netted a hat-trick (20th, 40th, 75th) in their 3-3 tie with Red Star FC while Blue Eagles SC beat Defenders FC 2-0.
In other matches, New Young’s SC’s Samuel Nimo netted a hat-trick (20th, 40th, 75th) in their 3-3 tie with Red Star FC while Blue Eagles SC beat Defenders FC 2-0.
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