Domestic Leagues
There were mixed fortunes for Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mohammedan SC in India and Bangladesh respectively, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.
Kyrgyz Republic: Abdysh-Ata take down Issyk-Kul
FC Bars Issyk-Kul crashed to their second consecutive Kyrgyz Premier League defeat after going down 2-1 to FC Abdysh-Ata.
The defending champions fell behind in the 39th minute through Nodirbek Bobomurodov but leveled in the 47th with an Albert Torras goal before Bobomurodov claimed his second in the 67th for Abdysh Ata’s first win following two losses.
FC Bars Issyk-Kul crashed to their second consecutive Kyrgyz Premier League defeat after going down 2-1 to FC Abdysh-Ata.
The defending champions fell behind in the 39th minute through Nodirbek Bobomurodov but leveled in the 47th with an Albert Torras goal before Bobomurodov claimed his second in the 67th for Abdysh Ata’s first win following two losses.
Issyk-Kul dropped from second to fifth while Muras United retained their lead after a goalless stalemate with Ozgon. Two other matches also ended goalless - Bishkek City v Talant and Alga Bishkek v Alay Osh.
Uzbekistan: Nasaf's poor run continues
PFC Nasaf chalked up their second consecutive draw and their sixth straight winless match with a 0-0 result against Navbahor Namangan in the Uzbekistan Super League.
PFC Nasaf chalked up their second consecutive draw and their sixth straight winless match with a 0-0 result against Navbahor Namangan in the Uzbekistan Super League.
Elsewhere, PFC Andijon cruised to a 3-0 win over Khorezm Urgench to go four matches without a defeat while Lokomotiv Tashkent beat Qizilqum Zarafshon 1-0.
Tajikistan: Dushanbe on winning streak
CSKA Dushanbe defeated Sardor Tursunzoda 2-0 to maintain a one-point lead over FC Istiklol in the Tajik League.
Titleholders Istiklol, who are undefeated in all their eight matches, beat Barkchi Hisor by a similar scoreline to apply pressure on Dushanbe, who racked up their sixth consecutive win.
CSKA Dushanbe defeated Sardor Tursunzoda 2-0 to maintain a one-point lead over FC Istiklol in the Tajik League.
Titleholders Istiklol, who are undefeated in all their eight matches, beat Barkchi Hisor by a similar scoreline to apply pressure on Dushanbe, who racked up their sixth consecutive win.
Ravshan handed Kulob Istaravshan a 4-1 drubbing with goals from Milos Milovanovic (20th), Dzhamshed Maksumov (44th) and Ruslan Khailoev (50th, 78th). Istaravshan responded through Aminzoda Muhammadiqbol in the 40th minute.
Third-placed Regar Tadaz Tursunzade played out a 2-2 stalemate with Eskhata Khujand while Hosilot Farxor edged FK Khujand 2-0. The last match of the week saw Vakhsh Bokhtar and Parvoz Bobojon Ghafurov share honours with a 1-1 stalemate.
Third-placed Regar Tadaz Tursunzade played out a 2-2 stalemate with Eskhata Khujand while Hosilot Farxor edged FK Khujand 2-0. The last match of the week saw Vakhsh Bokhtar and Parvoz Bobojon Ghafurov share honours with a 1-1 stalemate.
Turkmenistan: Arkadag in relentless form
Champions FK Arkadag overpowered Kopetdag Ashgabat 7-1 to continue their dominance of the Yokary Liga with their seventh win in as many outings.
Altyn Asyr stayed five points adrift with a 2-0 defeat of Nebitchi Balkanabat while third-placed FC Ahal strolled to a 3-0 win over FC Ashgabat. FK Merw and Shagadam played out a 1-1 result.
Champions FK Arkadag overpowered Kopetdag Ashgabat 7-1 to continue their dominance of the Yokary Liga with their seventh win in as many outings.
Altyn Asyr stayed five points adrift with a 2-0 defeat of Nebitchi Balkanabat while third-placed FC Ahal strolled to a 3-0 win over FC Ashgabat. FK Merw and Shagadam played out a 1-1 result.
Bhutan: Drukpa flawless in league debut
Newcomers Drukpa FC won their second straight match to move to the top of the Bhutan Premier League.
Newcomers Drukpa FC won their second straight match to move to the top of the Bhutan Premier League.
Karma Jamtsho netted a second-half hat-trick (63rd, 89th, 90th+3) in Drukpa’s 4-0 win over Ugyen Academy, who had earlier gone down 3-1 to BFF Academy, for whom Sonam Dorji found the back of the net twice in the 23rd and 66th minutes.
RTC’s Sardor Jakhonov (42nd, 71st), Pema Zangpo (84th) and Jigdrel Wangchuk (90th+4) put their names on the scoresheet in a 4-0 win over Tensung. Transport United defeated Tsirang 2-1 to wrap up the week’s matches.
RTC’s Sardor Jakhonov (42nd, 71st), Pema Zangpo (84th) and Jigdrel Wangchuk (90th+4) put their names on the scoresheet in a 4-0 win over Tensung. Transport United defeated Tsirang 2-1 to wrap up the week’s matches.
India: Mohun Bagan held
FC Goa came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League.
Jamie Mclaren’s 55th-minute strike was cancelled out by Ronney Kharbudon in the 67th minute to keep Mohun Bagan in second place - level on 21 points with East Bengal, who beat Mumbai City 2-1 to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches.
FC Goa came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League.
Jamie Mclaren’s 55th-minute strike was cancelled out by Ronney Kharbudon in the 67th minute to keep Mohun Bagan in second place - level on 21 points with East Bengal, who beat Mumbai City 2-1 to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches.
Odisha FC drew 1-1 with Bengaluru FC before going on to beat SC Delhi 2-1 while Bengaluru carved out a 1-0 win over last week’s leaders Jamshedpur in their following match.
Punjab FC defeated Chennaiyin 1-0, with the latter then losing 4-1 to North East United. Kerala Blasters, meanwhile bounced back from a goal down to defeat bottom side Mohammedan SC 3-1.
Punjab FC defeated Chennaiyin 1-0, with the latter then losing 4-1 to North East United. Kerala Blasters, meanwhile bounced back from a goal down to defeat bottom side Mohammedan SC 3-1.
Bangladesh: Bashundhara's lead cut down
Bashundhara Kings saw their lead in the Bangladesh Football Premier League whittled down after a 1-1 stalemate with Bangladesh Police.
Both sides were left with 10 players by the end of the match, with Police drawing level in the 53rd minute from a Paulo Henrique strike after Bashundhara had gone ahead in the 35th-minute through Dorielton.
Bashundhara Kings saw their lead in the Bangladesh Football Premier League whittled down after a 1-1 stalemate with Bangladesh Police.
Both sides were left with 10 players by the end of the match, with Police drawing level in the 53rd minute from a Paulo Henrique strike after Bashundhara had gone ahead in the 35th-minute through Dorielton.
The draw allowed Abahani Limited, 2-0 winners over PWD Sports Club, to come within a point of the league leaders, who are on 35 after 16 outings.
Fortis overwhelmed Fakirerpool 7-1, with Pa Babou leading the charge with four goals (sixth, 43rd, 45th+7, 88th), Onyekachi Okafor two (55th, 67th) and Anantha Tamang netting in the 48th minute. Defending champions Mohammedan SC defeated Arambagh KS 2-0 while Brothers Union’s Shayak Dost grabbed a brace in their 3-1 win over Rahmatgonj.
Fortis overwhelmed Fakirerpool 7-1, with Pa Babou leading the charge with four goals (sixth, 43rd, 45th+7, 88th), Onyekachi Okafor two (55th, 67th) and Anantha Tamang netting in the 48th minute. Defending champions Mohammedan SC defeated Arambagh KS 2-0 while Brothers Union’s Shayak Dost grabbed a brace in their 3-1 win over Rahmatgonj.
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