League leaders Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC strengthened their grip on the Cambodian Premier League Championship Group with a 2-0 victory over Angkor Tiger. The hosts took the lead in the 19th minute when Patrick Robson found the net, giving Svay Rieng control before halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second half saw Svay Rieng continue to manage the game comfortably, despite several bookings and physical challenges from both sides. Patrick struck again in the 79th minute to seal the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elsewhere in the Championship Group, NagaWorld claimed a 2-0 win over Moi Kompong Dewa while Boeung Ket defeated Phnom Penh Crown FC 2-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australia: Auckland edge leaders Newcastle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Auckland FC produced a crucial result in Round 21 of the A-League, defeating league leaders Newcastle Jets 2-1 to close the gap at the top of the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The visitors struck first in the 15th minute when Sam Cosgrove finished from close range after being set up by Jake Randall. Newcastle responded before halftime as Clayton Taylor equalised in the 28th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The second half proved decisive as Auckland regained the lead through Cosgrove once again in the 52nd minute, converting from a Louis De Vries assist. Despite pushing for another equaliser, Newcastle were unable to break through as Auckland held firm to secure a vital victory that moved them within one point of the summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Melbourne Victory delivered the biggest win of the round with a 4-1 victory over Macarthur FC, Wellington Phoenix defeated Perth Glory 2-0, Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United played out a 1-1 draw while Brisbane Roar and Western Sydney Wanderers shared a 2-2 stalemate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thailand: Buriram dominate to extend advantage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Buriram United delivered the most emphatic result of Round 25 in Thai League 1 with a commanding 5-0 victory over Chonburi. The hosts took control early as Guilherme Bissoli opened the scoring in the 16th minute before doubling their lead in the 33rd minute. Ruben Sanchez added the third in first-half stoppage time to put Buriram firmly in control before the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dominance continued after halftime as Sandy Walsh made it four in the 47th minute, again assisted by Bissoli. Supachai Jaided completed the scoring deep into stoppage time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The result strengthened Buriram\u2019s position at the top of the table with 59 points, maintaining a significant lead over second-placed Port FC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ayutthaya United defeated Ratchaburi FC 2-1, Kanchanaburi edged Sukhothai 1-0, Bangkok United and Port MTI FC played out a 1-1 draw, Lamphun Warrior shared the points with Prachuap in another 1-1 result, Rayong FC and BG Pathum United also finished 1-1, Muang Thong United beat Uthai Thani 1-0, while Nakhon Ratchasima FC and Chiangrai United drew 1-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vietnam: Cong An Ha Noi increase lead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cong An Ha Noi strengthened their position at the top of the V.League 1 table after securing a 2-1 away victory over Ninh Binh in Round 16. Alan Grafite opened the scoring just two minutes into the match to give the visitors an early lead before Le Pham Thanh Long doubled the advantage in the 63rd minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ninh Binh pushed back late in the match and reduced the deficit through Pham Gia Hung in the 87th minute, but the league leaders held firm to secure all three points. The result sees Cong An Ha Noi move to 38 points at the summit, extending their lead over second-placed Viettel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ho Chi Minh City FC edged PVF-CAND 1-0, Viettel defeated Hai Phong 1-0, Binh Duong beat Hong Linh Ha Tinh 2-0, Hanoi FC cruised to a 3-0 win over Song Lam Nghe An, Da Nang and Gia Lai played out an entertaining 3-3 draw, while Nam Dinh overcame Thanh Hoa 1-0 despite being reduced to 10 men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Indonesia: Persib held as title race tightens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Persib Bandung were held to a 1-1 draw away at Borneo in one of the standout matches of Round 25 in Indonesia\u2019s Super League. Adam Alis gave Persib the lead in the 14th minute to put the league leaders ahead early, but Borneo continued to push throughout the match and eventually found their equaliser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The result kept Persib at the top of the table on 58 points, but the title race has tightened slightly as second-placed Borneo moved to 54 points. With Persija Jakarta also drawing 1-1 against Dewa United, the gap among the top three teams remains narrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Persis Solo secured a 3-0 victory over Bali United, PSIM Yogyakarta and Persijap Jepara played out a 2-2 draw and FC Bhayangkara edged Arema FC 2-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Malaysia: JDT crowned champions with perfect run<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Johor Darul Ta\u2019zim were officially crowned Malaysia Super League champions after extending their flawless campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Brunei DPMM. Ager Aketxe opened the scoring in the 33rd minute to give the defending champions the lead before the visitors tightened their control in the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oscar Arribas doubled the advantage in the 74th minute and Marcos Guilherme added a third just three minutes later to seal the result. The match ended in chaotic fashion with both teams finishing with 10 men after Zakaria Fazrul and Bergson Da Silva were shown the red card deep into stoppage time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elsewhere, Selangor edged Kuala Lumpur City 3-2 in a tight derby, Melaka FC held on for a 2-1 victory over Kelantan The Real Warriors, Kuching City defeated Penang 1-0, Imigresen secured a 2-1 win against Sabah while Negeri Sembilan thrashed PDRM FC 6-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Singapore: Lion City continue to sail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lion City Sailors FC continued their dominant form in the Singapore Premier League with a convincing 3-0 victory over Balestier Khalsa in Round 15. Diogo Costa opened the scoring in the 33rd minute before Lennart Thy doubled the lead just seven minutes later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Sailors maintained their grip on the match in the second half and sealed the result when Anderson Lopes struck in the 85th minute. Balestier\u2019s hopes of mounting a comeback were effectively ended late on when they were reduced to 10 men after Harhys Stewart Kanadi was shown the red card in the 84th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The result kept Lion City firmly at the top of the table with 38 points from 14 matches, maintaining their unbeaten run and strengthening their lead over Tampines Rovers. Elsewhere in Round 15, Geylang International edged Albirex Niigata 1-0 while Hougang United secured a 2-0 victory over Young Lions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Laos: Young Elephant run riot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Young Elephant delivered the standout result of Round 18 in the Lao League, thrashing league leaders Ezra 6-1 in a stunning performance that dramatically tightened the title race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kydavone Souvanny opened the scoring in the 29th minute before Jung Hyun-wook doubled the advantage four minutes later. Ezra managed to pull one back just before halftime through Peeter Phanthavong, but Young Elephant still entered the break firmly in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The visitors quickly reasserted their dominance after the restart as Sengdaovy Hanthavong scored in the 46th minute to restore the two-goal cushion. Phommasane Phoutdavy added another in the 50th minute before Souvanny grabbed his second five minutes later. Sengvilay Chanthasili completed the emphatic victory in the 75th minute as Young Elephant produced a statement result against the league leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The result significantly tightened the race at the top of the table, with Ezra remaining first on 46 points but Young Elephant now just two behind. Champasak Avenir defeated Lao Army FC 3-1, Salavan United recorded a strong 4-1 win over Master 7, GB FC beat Namtha United 3-0 and Luang Prabang United claimed a 4-0 victory against Savannakhet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Myanmar: Shan United hold off Yangon in tightening title race<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Shan United maintained their narrow lead at the top of the Myanmar National League after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Mahar United in Round 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zin Hein Khun Kyaw gave the leaders the advantage in the 22nd minute with Mahar levelling through Patrick Ella in the 66th minute. Shan United eventually found the decisive moment late on as Sa Aung Pyae Ko scored in the 84th minute to secure an important three points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The victory keeps Shan United at the summit with 55 points from 21 matches, but the title race remains extremely tight. Yangon United are just one point behind after edging Yadanarbon 3-2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ayeyawady recorded the biggest win of the week with a 5-0 victory over Yarmanya United, Ispe FC defeated Dagon Port 2-1, Hantharwady United and Rakhine United played out a goalless draw while Thitsar Arman and Dagon shared the points in a 2-2 stalemate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Philippines: One Taguig maintain control at the top<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n League leaders One Taguig continued their strong run in the Philippines Football League with a 2-1 victory over Stallion in Round 11. 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