Domestic Leagues
Paro FC claimed their fourth straight title, and sixth overall, in the Bhutan Premier League while Kyrgyz Premier League newcomers FC Bars Issyk-Kul claimed pole position in the standings for the first time.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.
IR Iran: Tractor back in form
An Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh hat-trick helped titleholders Tractor FC power to a 5-0 win over Gol Gohar in their Iran Pro League tie.
An Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh hat-trick helped titleholders Tractor FC power to a 5-0 win over Gol Gohar in their Iran Pro League tie.
The win propelled Tractor to third in the standings after seven matches while previous table-toppers Gohar dropped to sixth. The former, who have only lost once, are one point behind new leaders Esteghlal FC, who beat Fajr Sepasi 3-0 in their eighth match to go on top with 13 points.
Second-placed Aluminium Arak, also on 13 points, played out a goalless draw with Mes Rafsanjan while last season’s runners-up Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC beat Peykan 2-0 thanks to a second-half Mohammad Hazbavi brace.
Sixteen-time champions Persepolis halted their five-match winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Zob Ahan while bottom club Shams Azar secured their first triumph in eight matches with a narrow 1-0 defeat of Foolad.
Other games saw Chadormalu beat Kheybar Khorramabad 2-1 and Malavan defeat Esteghlal Khozestan by a similar scoreline.
Kyrgyz Republic: New boys Bars take over
Kyrgyz Premier League debutants FC Bars Issyk-Kul took advantage of Muras United’s 1-1 stalemate with Ozgon to move to the top of the table with a 3-0 win over Alay Osh.
Kyrgyz Premier League debutants FC Bars Issyk-Kul took advantage of Muras United’s 1-1 stalemate with Ozgon to move to the top of the table with a 3-0 win over Alay Osh.
The side from Karakol, who were formed last year, have now won seven straight games and with 55 points, are one clear of United. Both sides have played 24 matches.
Dordoi Bishkek, a point behind United, moved to third after a 3-0 win over Bishkek City. Their later match with defending champions FC Abdysh-Ata, who are in fourth, was postponed.
Talant overcame Oshmu-Aldier 2-1 while Ilbirs Bishkek FC and Kyrgyzaltyn played out a 1-1 draw. The match between Alga Bishkek and Oshmu-Aldier ended goalless, with both teams down to 10 players in the first half.
Uzbekistan: Ceran hands Nasaf a lifeline
Dragan Ceran scored in the 80th minute to help FC Nasaf claim a point as the Uzbekistan Super League leaders came from behind to draw 1-1 with FC AGMK.
Dragan Ceran scored in the 80th minute to help FC Nasaf claim a point as the Uzbekistan Super League leaders came from behind to draw 1-1 with FC AGMK.
The defending champions are still at the head of the table with 57 points, but their stalemate allowed second-placed Neftchi Fergana to draw level on points with a 2-0 win over bottom club FC Shurtan.
Ibrokhim Ibrokhimov struck the only goal in the 77th minute to give third-placed Pakhtakor a win over Khorezm Urgench, with the former now on a nine-match undefeated streak. Both sides were down to 10 men a minute before regulation.
Qizilqum Zarafshon scored in the first half to beat Dinamo Samarkand 2-0 while Kokand 1912 kept it late to defeat a 10-man Navbahor Namangan by a similar scoreline, with their goals coming five and 11 minutes into time added on.
Buxuro also defeated Sogdiana 2-0, with Izzatillo Pulatov finding the back of the net in the eighth and 14 minute while Bunyodkor beat FC Mash'al 2-1.
Tajikistan: Vakhsh go six clear
Vakhsh Bokhtar hit two goals in the second half to beat FC Hulbuk 2-0 and remain at the head of the Tajik League.
Vakhsh Bokhtar hit two goals in the second half to beat FC Hulbuk 2-0 and remain at the head of the Tajik League.
Vakhsh, who have lost only once in 19 fixtures, are on 40 points, six clear of reigning champions FC Istiklol who have three matches in hand.
CSKA Dushanbe’s poor form continued after they were held to a 3-3 draw by Eskhata Khujand, with the third-placed side now on a six-match winless run.
Pandzhsher Dzhaloliddin bounced back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Khujand while Kulob Istaravshan and Barkchi Hisor played out a goalless result.
Turkmenistan: Arkadag stay on course for title
Champions FK Arkadag beat FC Ahal 1-0 to maintain their runaway lead in the Yokary Liga after 22 matches.
Champions FK Arkadag beat FC Ahal 1-0 to maintain their runaway lead in the Yokary Liga after 22 matches.
Arkadag are on a maximum 66 points, 26 ahead of Sagadam and Altyn Asar who have seven and eight matches.
Sagadam defeated FC Asgabat 2-1 while Altyn Asyr were not in action due to their AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26 commitments.
Sagadam defeated FC Asgabat 2-1 while Altyn Asyr were not in action due to their AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26 commitments.
Bhutan: New champions Paro end season with draw
Newly-crowned Bhutan Premier League champions Paro FC closed their campaign with a 3-3 draw against Thimphu City in their top-of-the-table clash.
Newly-crowned Bhutan Premier League champions Paro FC closed their campaign with a 3-3 draw against Thimphu City in their top-of-the-table clash.
Paro midfielder Karma Chetrim scored an own goal in the sixth minute, but the defending champions raced to a 3-1 lead by the 49th minute via a brace from Phurpa Wangchuk and one from Tandin Dorjin. Defender Dawa Tshering then netted two goals to pull City level.
Paro finished the season with 49 points from 18 matches, with one defeat and one draw. Second-placed City’s final match against BFF Academy was postponed.
BFF Academy had earlier defeated third-placed RTC 3-2.
Defender Ngawang Sonam scored a second-half brace as Ugyen Academy came from one goal down to overwhelm Transport United 4-1.
Bangladesh: Easy win for Bashundhara
Bashundhara Kings scored in the second and 60th minutes as the five-time champions cruised to a 2-1 win over Fortis in the Bangladesh Football Premier League.
Bashundhara Kings scored in the second and 60th minutes as the five-time champions cruised to a 2-1 win over Fortis in the Bangladesh Football Premier League.
Newly-promoted PWD Sports Club earned a 1-0 win over fellow newcomers Arambagh KS, with Uzbekistan’s Akobir Turaev 22nd-minute goal separating the sides.
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