ASEAN Wrap: Mariners gain upper hand; Nakhon Ratchasima relegated

Mon, 15 May, 2023

ASEAN Wrap: Mariners gain upper hand; Nakhon Ratchasima relegated

Kuala Lumpur: Goals from James McGarry and Jason Cummings gave Central Coast Mariners a 2-1 win over Adelaide United in the first leg of their A-League Finals Series semi-final on Saturday while Premiers Melbourne City were held to a 1-1 draw by Sydney FC leaving the tie finely balanced ahead of the return meeting. 

In Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima’s eight-year stay in the top division came to an end after they became the third and final team to be relegated on the last day of the season following a 4-0 defeat to champions Buriram United, joining Nongbua Pitchaya and Lampang in the second division. 
 
Tampines Rovers defeated Tanjong Pagar United 3-0 in Singapore on Sunday to stay one point behind leaders Albirex Niigata (S) while there were also matches in Malaysia, the Philippines and Brunei Darussalam, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across ASEAN.