Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC opened the week with a hard-fought 1\u20130 win over Dangkor in Round 20, doing just enough to stay level on points at the summit of the Cambodian Premier League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u20130.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elsewhere, Phnom Penh Crown stayed right on the leaders\u2019 heels with a 2\u20131 win over NagaWorld, Boeung Ket and Visakha played out a goalless draw, Angkor Tiger beat Life FC 3\u20131 away, and Kirivong Sok Sen Chey stunned Tiffy Army with a 4\u20130 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australia: Newcastle extend lead as Auckland win key clash<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Auckland FC are second after edging Sydney FC 1\u20130. Sam Cosgrove scored the decisive goal in the 20th minute as Auckland moved to 28 points, with Sydney remaining third on 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Macarthur and Perth Glory played out a 2\u20132 draw, Melbourne Victory edged Wellington Phoenix 3\u20132 and Melbourne City FC were held 1\u20131 by Western Sydney Wanderers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vietnam: Chasers capitalise as CAHN sit out<\/strong> Ninh Binh suffered a 2\u20131 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cong were beaten 4\u20131 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\u2019s Van Huy Vuong was sent off in the 68th minute. The Cong sit third with 22 points; Song Lam ninth with 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elsewhere, Thanh Hoa defeated CAHCMC 2\u20131, Hanoi edged Hai Phong 2\u20130 and PVF-CAND won 2\u20131 away to Becamex Ho Chi Minh City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Indonesia: Persib and Borneo hold firm<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Borneo stayed one point behind after a 2\u20131 away win over Bhayangkara. Komang Teguh (51st) and Ikhsan Zikrak (77th) were on target, cancelling out Privat Mbarga\u2019s stoppage-time opener (45+2). Borneo sit second with 46 points; Bhayangkara are 10th with 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In other matches, Arema defeated Persija Jakarta 2\u20130, leaving Persija third with 41 points, Persebaya beat Bali United 3\u20131 and Semen Padang edged Persita 1\u20130.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Singapore: Sailors stay clear<\/strong> Tampines Rovers strengthened their hold on second with a 3\u20130 away win against Balestier Khalsa. Tampines moved to 20 points, while Balestier stayed sixth with eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Geylang International claimed a 3\u20131 away win over Tanjong Pagar to move into fourth with 13 points. Tanjong Pagar remained seventh with four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Laos: Ezra run riot to tighten grip at the summit<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\u2019s goal difference even further and kept them clear at the summit with authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elsewhere, Champasak Avenir beat Salavan United 3\u20131, Namtha United edged Master 7 in a five-goal contest, and Young Elephant picked up a narrow 1\u20130 win over GB FC to stay in close touch with the leaders as the chase behind Ezra continues to heat up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Myanmar: Yangon United stay clear with six-goal statement<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yarmanya pulled one back through Hlaing Ye Win, but it did little to slow Yangon\u2019s momentum as they moved further clear at the summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mahar United and Thitsar Arman played out a dramatic 3\u20133 draw, Rakhine United beat Yadanarbon 2\u20130, Hantharwady United and ISPE FC shared the points in a 1\u20131 draw and Dagon Port held Dagon to a 2\u20132 stalemate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Philippines: One Taguig edge closer as leaders stay locked<\/strong> The match was finely balanced for long spells, with Maharlika staying compact and limiting clear chances as both sides went into the break level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. 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Newcastle Jets strengthened their position at the summit with a 3\u20132 away victory over Adelaide United, recording their 10th win of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CAHN remained top of the table with 29 points despite not being in action, with their fixture against SHB Da Nang postponed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Persib Bandung maintained their lead at the top with a 2\u20130 home win over Malut United.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lion City Sailors recorded their ninth win of the season with a 2\u20130 away victory over Young Lions, keeping them top on 27 points. Young Lions remain eighth with one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ezra delivered one of the most emphatic results of the season in Round 13, demolishing Savannakhet 11\u20130 to underline their dominance at the top of the Lao League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yangon United continued their march at the top of the Myanmar National League with a dominant 6\u20131 home win over Yarmanya United, underlining their control of the title race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One Taguig tightened their grip at the top of the Philippine Football League with a hard-fought 1\u20130 win over Maharlika in Round 13, keeping their title charge firmly on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n