Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC opened the week with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Dangkor in Round 20, doing just enough to stay level on points at the summit of the Cambodian Premier League.
The first half was tight and physical, with chances limited and the tempo disrupted by fouls and stoppages as both sides struggled to find a rhythm. Dangkor held firm through the opening 45 minutes, keeping the leaders frustrated and heading into the break with the scores locked at 0–0.
The breakthrough finally arrived deep into stoppage time when Takashi Odawara popped up in the 90+6th minute to decide the contest, finishing off a late move to send the home crowd into celebration.The narrow victory keeps them top on goal difference, level on points with Phnom Penh Crown FC, as the title race remains finely balanced.
Elsewhere, Phnom Penh Crown stayed right on the leaders’ heels with a 2–1 win over NagaWorld, Boeung Ket and Visakha played out a goalless draw, Angkor Tiger beat Life FC 3–1 away, and Kirivong Sok Sen Chey stunned Tiffy Army with a 4–0 victory.
Australia: Newcastle extend lead as Auckland win key clash
Newcastle Jets strengthened their position at the summit with a 3–2 away victory over Adelaide United, recording their 10th win of the season.
Clayton Taylor struck a hat-trick (45+2, 51st, 72nd) to seal the points, with Juan Muniz (53rd) and Yaya Dukuly (64th) replying for the hosts. Newcastle moved to 30 points, while Adelaide sit in sixth with 23.
Auckland FC are second after edging Sydney FC 1–0. Sam Cosgrove scored the decisive goal in the 20th minute as Auckland moved to 28 points, with Sydney remaining third on 25.
Macarthur and Perth Glory played out a 2–2 draw, Melbourne Victory edged Wellington Phoenix 3–2 and Melbourne City FC were held 1–1 by Western Sydney Wanderers.
Vietnam: Chasers capitalise as CAHN sit out
CAHN remained top of the table with 29 points despite not being in action, with their fixture against SHB Da Nang postponed.
Ninh Binh suffered a 2–1 home defeat to Hoang Anh Gia Lai. Geovane equalised in the 64th minute with Nguyen Minh Tam (15th) and Marciel (85th) scoring for the visitors. Ninh Binh are second with 27 points, while Hoang Anh Gia Lai sit eighth with 14.
The Cong were beaten 4–1 by Song Lam Nghe An. Lucao opened the scoring in the 20th minute, but Song Lam responded through Justin Garcia (3rd), Michael Olaha (55th, 90+1) and Reon Moore (84th). The Cong’s Van Huy Vuong was sent off in the 68th minute. The Cong sit third with 22 points; Song Lam ninth with 13.
Elsewhere, Thanh Hoa defeated CAHCMC 2–1, Hanoi edged Hai Phong 2–0 and PVF-CAND won 2–1 away to Becamex Ho Chi Minh City.
Indonesia: Persib and Borneo hold firm
Persib Bandung maintained their lead at the top with a 2–0 home win over Malut United.
Thom Haye converted a penalty in the 36th minute before Saddil Ramdani sealed the victory in the 87th. Persib now have 47 points, while Malut United are fourth with 37.
Borneo stayed one point behind after a 2–1 away win over Bhayangkara. Komang Teguh (51st) and Ikhsan Zikrak (77th) were on target, cancelling out Privat Mbarga’s stoppage-time opener (45+2). Borneo sit second with 46 points; Bhayangkara are 10th with 26.
In other matches, Arema defeated Persija Jakarta 2–0, leaving Persija third with 41 points, Persebaya beat Bali United 3–1 and Semen Padang edged Persita 1–0.
Singapore: Sailors stay clear
Lion City Sailors recorded their ninth win of the season with a 2–0 away victory over Young Lions, keeping them top on 27 points. Young Lions remain eighth with one.
Tampines Rovers strengthened their hold on second with a 3–0 away win against Balestier Khalsa. Tampines moved to 20 points, while Balestier stayed sixth with eight.
Geylang International claimed a 3–1 away win over Tanjong Pagar to move into fourth with 13 points. Tanjong Pagar remained seventh with four.
Laos: Ezra run riot to tighten grip at the summit
Ezra delivered one of the most emphatic results of the season in Round 13, demolishing Savannakhet 11–0 to underline their dominance at the top of the Lao League.
The leaders were four goals clear by the half hour as Phoutthalak Thongsanith struck twice, with Koki Narita and Peeter Phanthavong also getting in on the act to put the contest to bed before the break.
The second half turned into a personal showcase for Narita, who ran riot with a remarkable scoring spree as Ezra showed no signs of easing off. Phanthavong added late goals to complete the rout, capping a ruthless performance that stretched Ezra’s goal difference even further and kept them clear at the summit with authority.
Elsewhere, Champasak Avenir beat Salavan United 3–1, Namtha United edged Master 7 in a five-goal contest, and Young Elephant picked up a narrow 1–0 win over GB FC to stay in close touch with the leaders as the chase behind Ezra continues to heat up.
Myanmar: Yangon United stay clear with six-goal statement
Yangon United continued their march at the top of the Myanmar National League with a dominant 6–1 home win over Yarmanya United, underlining their control of the title race.
The breakthrough arrived late in the first half when Blamo Weah struck to give the leaders the advantage heading into the break after sustained pressure.
The second half turned into a procession as Kaung Sithu took centre stage with a hat-trick, scoring twice in quick succession just after the hour before adding another later on. Win Zaw made it four midway through the half, while Chit Aye capped the rout late on to seal a comprehensive victory.
Yarmanya pulled one back through Hlaing Ye Win, but it did little to slow Yangon’s momentum as they moved further clear at the summit.
Mahar United and Thitsar Arman played out a dramatic 3–3 draw, Rakhine United beat Yadanarbon 2–0, Hantharwady United and ISPE FC shared the points in a 1–1 draw and Dagon Port held Dagon to a 2–2 stalemate.
Philippines: One Taguig edge closer as leaders stay locked
One Taguig tightened their grip at the top of the Philippine Football League with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Maharlika in Round 13, keeping their title charge firmly on track.
The match was finely balanced for long spells, with Maharlika staying compact and limiting clear chances as both sides went into the break level.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 74th minute when Stephan Schrock produced the decisive moment, finding the net to secure all three points for One Taguig. The narrow victory keeps them top on 27 points, level with Kaya FC-Iloilo but ahead on goal difference, as the race at the summit remains finely poised.
Kaya kept the pressure on with a dominant 6–0 win over Don Bosco Garelli, Tuloy ran riot in a 6–2 victory against Philippine Army while One Taguig’s closest rivals Cebu FC and Manila Digger were not in action.
