Connor Shields
Cambodia Premier League leaders Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC were held 1–1 by NagaWorld in the Cambodian Premier League Championship Group, as the hosts produced a late response to deny the visitors victory.
Svay Rieng took the lead in the 39th minute when Connor Shields finished after being set up by Min Ratanak, giving the title challengers a narrow advantage heading into halftime.
NagaWorld improved significantly after the break and their persistence paid off in the final moments when Souhana Sos struck in the 90th minute to level the match, rescuing a point and preventing Svay Rieng from extending their lead further at the top of the standings.
Phnom Penh Crown FC failed to capitalise on Svay Rieng’s dropped points following a 2-1 defeat to National Police Commissary while Angkor Tiger earned a 1–1 draw against Boeung Ket.
Laos: Ezra extend dominance with emphatic away win
League leaders Ezra continued their commanding run in the Lao League with a convincing 4–1 victory over Luang Prabang United in Round 17. The visitors wasted no time asserting control, taking the lead in just the second minute when Peeter Phanthavong converted from the penalty spot.
Chanthavixay Khounthoumphone doubled the advantage shortly after before Koki Narita added a third in the 40th minute to give Ezra a commanding halftime lead.
Narita struck again in the second half to put the result beyond doubt. Luang Prabang United managed a late consolation through Masatoshi Takeshita in the 75th minute.
Young Elephant maintained their pursuit of the leaders with a 4–1 win over Namtha United, Salavan United defeated GB FC 3–1 while Champasak Avenir produced the biggest result of the round with a stunning 7–0 victory over Savannakhet. Lao Army FC also edged Master 7 in a dramatic 3–2 encounter.
Myanmar: Shan United maintain run with dominant win
Shan United strengthened their grip at the top of the Myanmar National League with an emphatic 6–0 victory over bottom side Yarmanya United in Round 20.
Moussa Bakayoko opened the scoring in the 33rd minute before Ye Yint Aung II doubled the advantage shortly after, giving the league leaders firm control of the contest heading into halftime.
The hosts continued their dominance in the second half as Zin Hein Khun Kyaw added a third in the 56th minute. Sa Aung Pyae Ko then struck twice, first in the 60th minute before completing his brace deep into stoppage time, sealing a comprehensive victory that keeps Shan United narrowly ahead in the title race.
Yangon United kept pace with a 4–0 win over Hantharwady United, Dagon Port defeated Rakhine United 5–3 in a high scoring encounter, Yadanarbon edged Ayeyawady 2–1, Thitsar Arman beat Ispe FC 2–1 while Dagon secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Mahar United.
Philippines: Late equaliser denies Kaya victory
Kaya FC-Iloilo were forced to settle for a point after Stallion Laguna struck late to earn a 1–1 draw in Round 18 of the Philippines Football League. After a goalless first half, Kaya FC finally broke the deadlock in the 55th minute when Julius Myrbakk converted from the penalty spot to give the hosts the advantage.
Stallion continued pushing for an equaliser and were rewarded in the closing stages. Ousmane Badji found the net in the 89th minute to rescue a point for the visitors.
Davao Aguilas produced the biggest result of the round with a dominant 7–2 victory over Tuloy, Don Bosco Garelli defeated Mendiola 1991 4–0 while Philippine Army and Maharlika shared the points in a 1–1 draw.
Australia: Newcastle Jets move clear at the top
Newcastle Jets strengthened their position at the top of the A-League table with a 2-1 comeback victory over Western Sydney Wanderers. The visitors struck first when Bozhidar Kraev found the net in the 20th minute, giving the Wanderers the advantage heading into halftime.
The Jets responded strongly after the break. Eli Adams equalised two minutes into the second half before Mark Natta completed the turnaround in the 77th minute to secure all three points.
Auckland FC and Perth Glory shared the points in a 2-2 draw, Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory also played out a 2-2 stalemate, Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix finished 1-1 while Central Coast Mariners claimed a 3-1 victory away to Macarthur FC.
Thailand: Buriram extend lead
Buriram United strengthened their grip on the Thai League 1 summit with a comfortable 3–0 victory over Nakhon Ratchasima in Round 24.
Suphanat Mueanta opened the scoring in the 12th minute after being set up by Sasalak Haiprakon, giving the champions early control. Haiprakon then got on the scoresheet himself in the 37th minute, finishing off a move involving Supachai Jaided to cap a dominant first half.
The visitors maintained their authority after the break and put the contest beyond doubt on the hour mark when Ruben Sanchez struck to make it three. The victory moved the leaders to 56 points from 22 matches, maintaining a commanding 13-point advantage over Port FC.
Port kept their hold on second place with a 3–0 win over Lamphun Warrior, Prachuap edged Muang Thong United 2–1, Chonburi claimed an impressive 3–2 away victory against Pathum United, Kanchanaburi defeated Ayutthaya United 2–0 and Sukhothai overcame Rayong FC 2–1 in a match that saw both sides reduced to 10 men.
Vietnam: Hendrio brace lifts Hanoi FC past leaders CAHN
Hanoi FC produced one of the standout results of Round 15 with a composed 2–0 victory over league leaders Cong An Ha Noi FC. Hendrio broke the deadlock in the 27th minute, finishing a well-worked move to give the hosts the advantage against a CAHN side who have dominated the standings for much of the season.
Hanoi maintained their control after the restart and doubled their advantage in the 74th minute when Hendrio calmly converted from the penalty spot to complete his brace. The win lifted Hanoi to 24 points from 15 matches while CAHN remain with 35 points after suffering only their second defeat of the campaign.
Viettel registered a 3–1 win over Binh Duong, Nam Dinh edged PVF-CAND 1–0, Song Lam Nghe An defeated Hai Phong 1–0, Ho Chi Minh City claimed a narrow 1–0 victory over Gia Lai, Hong Linh Ha Tinh beat Thanh Hoa 1–0 and Phu Dong Ninh Binh shared a 1–1 draw with Da Nang.
Indonesia: Borneo close gap at the top with commanding win
Borneo FC kept the pressure on league leaders Persib Bandung with a dominant 5-1 victory over Persebaya in Round 25 of the Indonesian Super League. Juan Villa opened the scoring in the 15th minute to give the hosts an early advantage before Borneo took full control after the break.
Villa doubled his tally in the 59th minute with Mariano Peralta and Koldo Obieta adding two quick goals to stretch the lead to four. Persebaya pulled one back through Leonardo Silva Lelis in the 73rd minute, but Marcos Astina capped off an emphatic night for Borneo deep into stoppage time to complete the rout.
Persita secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Madura United while Malut United and PSM Makassar shared the points in an entertaining 3-3 draw.
Malaysia: Selangor cruise past Imigresen
Selangor delivered a dominant performance with a convincing 4-0 victory over Imigresen in Round 20 of the Malaysia Super League. The hosts took control late in the first half as Chrigor Moraes opened the scoring in the 28th minute before Ahmad Zikri Mohd Khalili doubled the advantage deep into first half stoppage time.
Selangor maintained their momentum after the break and extended their lead through Moraes again in the 79th minute. Vitor Pernambuco added a fourth goal in stoppage time to seal an emphatic win that keeps Selangor firmly in second place behind runaway leaders Johor Darul Ta’zim.
Kuala Lumpur City secured a 2-1 victory over Melaka FC, Negeri Sembilan and Penang played out an entertaining 3-3 draw, Kuching City defeated Sabah 2-0 while Terengganu claimed a 2-0 win against Kelantan The Real Warriors.
Singapore: Sailors run riot
Lion City Sailors delivered another dominant display in Round 14, sweeping aside Geylang International 4–0. Toni Datkovic opened the scoring in the 27th minute, rising to finish confidently before Anderson Lopes doubled the advantage just a minute later.
The hosts continued their dominance after the break. Shawal Anuar added a third in the 71st minute to effectively end the contest before Datkovic grabbed his second of the night in the 79th minute to cap an emphatic victory. The result moved Lion City to 35 points from 13 matches.
Elsewhere, Albirex Niigata defeated Tanjong Pagar 2–0 while Tampines Rovers produced the biggest scoreline of the round with a 5–0 victory over Young Lions to remain firmly in second place.
