Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC strengthened their hold on top spot in the Championship Group with a composed 2–0 victory over Moi Kompong Dewa.
The leaders settled quickly and broke through in the 16th minute when Sokyuth Kim found the net after an assertive opening spell.
The second goal arrived in the 57th minute when a Sanith Chan own goal doubled Svay Rieng’s lead, effectively putting the contest beyond reach. The result moved Svay Rieng to 52 points from 21 matches, maintaining their five-point cushion over Phnom Penh Crown FC as the title race enters the decisive phase.
Phnom Penh lost ground following a goalless draw with third-placed Cambodian Tiger.
Meanwhile, in other ASEAN domestic leagues, Johor Darul Ta’zim’s relentless march in Malaysia continued with a perfect 18th straight win, while Indonesia’s Persib Bandung ran riot to remain firmly in control at the summit.
In Australia, Newcastle Jets were held for the first time this season while Singapore delivered one of the most dramatic moments of the week as Lion City Sailors were held in a six-goal thriller.
Malaysia: JDT extend perfect run with emphatic win
Johor Darul Ta’zim maintained their flawless league record with a commanding 4–0 victory over Penang in Round 18.
Marcos Guilherme opened the scoring as early as the sixth minute with Bergson doubling the advantage in the 34th minute following neat build-up play.
The second half followed a similar pattern as Bergson struck again in the 68th minute to make it three, before Oscar Arribas sealed the result deep into stoppage time.
Second-placed Selangor were held 0–0 by Melaka FC, Sabah and Negeri Sembilan shared the spoils in a 1–1 stalemate, DPMM defeated Kelantan The Real Warriors 3–0 and Kuala Lumpur City edged Terengganu 1–0.
Australia: Newcastle held; Auckland respond
Newcastle Jets were held to a 0–0 draw by Central Coast Mariners — their first stalemate of the season but remain top with 37 points, while Central Coast sit seventh with 23.
Auckland FC responded with a 3–0 win over Melbourne City through goals from Logan Rogerson (43rd), Jesse Randall (59th) and Guillermo May (66th). Auckland are second with 35 points; Melbourne are ninth with 22.
Sydney FC edged Wellington Phoenix 1–0 through Alexandar Popovic’s 49th-minute strike. Sydney sit third with 32 points; Wellington are 12th with 20.
In other matches, Melbourne Victory drew 1–1 with Adelaide United, Western Sydney Wanderers beat Macarthur 4–0 and Brisbane Roar drew 1–1 with Perth Glory.
Thailand: Ratchaburi move into second
Ratchaburi FC moved up to second with a 3–1 win over Uthai Thani. Deni Junior (3rd), Thanawat Suengchitthawon (31st), and Tana (90+7) scored. Ratchaburi now have 42 points; 11 behind Buriram United who were not in action.
Port FC and Muangthong United played out a goalless draw. Port dropped to third with 40 points; Muangthong are 15th with 15.
Bangkok United were held 1–1 by Lamphun Warrior, with Philipe Maia cancelling out Willen Mota’s 12th minute goal deep into stoppage time (90+8). Bangkok sit fourth with 40 points; Lamphun are 12th with 21.
Elsewhere, BG Pathum United claimed a 2-1 win over Sukhothai while Ayutthaya United defeated Chonburi 1–0.
Vietnam: CAHN extend lead
Cong An Ha Noi secured a 3–1 win over Hoang Anh Gia Lai. Pham Minh Phuc (76th) and China (82nd, 90+2) sealed the result after Marciel had opened the scoring (40th). CAHN lead with 35 points; Hoang Anh Gia Lai sit 11th with 14.
The Cong defeated Hanoi 1–0 through Nguyen Huu Thang’s 40th-minute strike. The Cong are second with 28 points; Hanoi are fourth with 21.
Ninh Binh fell 3–2 to Thep Xanh Nam Dinh despite goals from Do Thanh Thinh (8th) and Nguyen Duc Chien (32nd). Thep Xanh scored through Chadrac Akolo (41st), Xuan Son Nguyen (74th) and Kevin Pham Ba (82nd). Ninh sit third with 27; Nam Dinh are 10th with 15.
In other matches, Song Lam Nghe An defeated Hong Linh Ha Tinh 1–0 and SHB-Da Nang beat PVF-CAND 3–0.
Indonesia: Persib run riot to stay clear at the summit
Persib Bandung secured a commanding 5–0 victory over Madura United in Round 23 to maintain their advantage at the top of the Super League.
Ramon Tanque struck twice in the first half, opening the scoring in the 13th minute before doubling the lead on 33 minutes. Uilliam added a third in stoppage time before the break, giving the leaders full control against a Madura side that struggled to contain Persib’s movement and intensity.
The dominance continued after halftime. Jung A extended the lead in the 80th minute after coming off the bench, and Frans Putros rounded off the scoring in the 89th to complete a ruthless display.
The emphatic win moved Persib to 53 points from 22 matches, keeping them three clear of Persija Jakarta and four ahead of Borneo.
Persija Jakarta edged Malut United 3–2 despite finishing with 10 men, Borneo defeated Arema FC 3–1, Persebaya beat PSM Makassar 1–0, Dewa United overcame Persita 1–0, PSIM Yogyakarta saw off PSBS Biak Numfor 4–2, Bali United were held 0–0 by Persijap Jepara and FC Bhayangkara followed their 4–0 win over Semen Padang with a 2–0 victory against Dewa United in Round 24.
Singapore: Susak strikes late as Albirex deny Sailors in six-goal thriller
Lion City Sailors were forced to settle for a dramatic 3–3 draw with Albirex Niigata in a pulsating encounter.
Albirex stunned the leaders early as Yang Hyeonju opened the scoring in the first minute before Hariss Harun’s own goal doubled the advantage on 13 minutes. Anderson Lopes pulled one back from the penalty spot in the 39th to keep the Sailors within reach at the break.
The second half swung wildly. Tsiy William Ndenge equalised in the 54th minute, only for Komei Lida to restore Albirex’s lead on 66 minutes. The Sailors continued to push, and deep into stoppage time as Ivan Susak struck in the 90+8th minute to rescue a point in remarkable fashion. The draw moves Lion City to 32 points from 12 matches, while Albirex stay third with 23.
Balestier Khalsa defeated Tanjong Pagar 4–1, Tampines Rovers beat Hougang United 3–0 despite the visitors seeing red, and Geylang shared a 1–1 draw with Young Lions in a contest that also saw a dismissal.
Laos: Phommathep hat-trick fires Ezra further clear
Ezra FC strengthened their hold on top spot with a powerful 4–2 comeback victory over Master 7. The visitors stunned the leaders in the 27th minute when Alao Hyonsui opened the scoring, leaving Ezra trailing at the break despite dominating possession and territory.
The second half belonged entirely to Phathana Phommathep. He equalised in the 55th minute before putting Ezra ahead on 69 minutes to complete the turnaround. Koki Narita added a third in the 77th to stretch the advantage, and Phommathep sealed his hat-trick in the 82nd minute to put the result beyond doubt.
Sounthonkhoud Phommavongxay pulled one back in stoppage time, but Ezra’s control was never seriously threatened as they moved to 43 points, five clear of Young Elephant.
Young Elephant edged Luang Prabang United 1–0 to stay second, GB FC defeated Champasak Avenir 3–2, Namtha United thrashed Savannakhet 5–0 and Salavan United claimed a narrow 1–0 win over Lao Army FC.
Myanmar: Yangon extend lead as Shan hit six in statement round
Yangon United tightened their grip on top spot with a 2–0 away victory over Mahar United. Rintaro Hama broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute to settle the visitors early, and Yangon then managed the tempo effectively against a stubborn Mahar side.
The league leaders remained compact at the back before Myo Satt Paing sealed the result in the 79th minute, securing their 15th win of the campaign and moving them to 48 points from 19 matches.
The win keeps Yangon two points clear of Shan United, who produced the performance of the round with a dominant 6–1 triumph over Ispe FC.
Elsewhere, Dagon Port thrashed Yarmanya United 5–2 to boost their survival hopes, Dagon edged Rakhine United 1–0, Yadanarbon defeated Hantharwady United 1–0 and Thitsar Arman shared a goalless draw with Ayeyawady.
Philippines: Reichelt stars as One Taguig demolish Tuloy
One Taguig delivered one of the most clinical performances of the season in Round 17, thrashing Tuloy 13–0 to tighten their grip on top spot. The leaders were already five goals up by halftime, with Patrick Reichelt opening the scoring before Naoto Hiraishi and Andres Rafael Teves Aldeguer added to the early surge.
Reichelt struck again in first half stoppage, while Aldeguer’s second ensured Tuloy were overwhelmed before the break. The onslaught only intensified after halftime. Mark Hartmann got on the scoresheet before Reichelt completed a stunning five-goal haul with strikes in the 58th, 82nd and 83rd minutes.
Goldeson and Sato also found the net, Hartmann added his second, and Hamed Hajimehdi rounded off the scoring in the 87th minute to seal a remarkable 13-goal statement. The victory moved One Taguig to 36 points from 13 matches, maintaining their two-point advantage over Cebu FC.
Cebu FC defeated Maharlika 4–0 to stay in pursuit, Davao Aguilas swept aside Mendiola FC 1991 5–0, Manila Digger edged Kaya 1–0 and Stallion beat Don Bosco Garelli 4–0.
