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ASEAN Wrap: JDT stay perfect; Buriram shine

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: JDT stay perfect; Buriram shine

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their dominant start to the Malaysia Super League season with a 3-0 victory over Terengganu, extending their perfect record to six wins from six matches.

In Thailand, defending champions Buriram United edged Pattani 1-0 to stay top, while Auckland FC began their A-League campaign with a comeback 3-1 win over Melbourne City. Vietnam, meanwhile, saw a major upset as Hanoi FC defeated reigning champions Cong An Ha Noi FC 2-1.
 
There were also matches in Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across ASEAN.

Group H: Kuching City FC (MAS) 1-1 Kitchee SC (HKG)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Group H: Kuching City FC (MAS) 1-1 Kitchee SC (HKG)

Kuching: Kuching City FC and Kitchee SC battled to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group H tie at Taha Ariffin Stadium on Thursday.

The stalemate earned the Malaysian side their first point as they moved up to third spot while Hong Kong, China’s Kitchee are one ahead in second.

Triumphs for Australia, Philippines, Malaysia

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Triumphs for Australia, Philippines, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: Australia, Philippines and Malaysia all secured wins in the latest round of women’s international friendlies played on Tuesday.

Joe Montemurro’s Australia bounced back from their 4-2 defeat to Germany last week to defeat Haiti 7-1.

Preview: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Preview: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers and Johor Darul Ta’zim will be equally determined to take maximum points when they face off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Former Asian champions Pohang of Korea Republic suffered a humbling defeat on Matchday One while Malaysian side JDT had to settle for a draw at home.

Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 1-0 Iraq; India 4-0 Malaysia

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 1-0 Iraq; India 4-0 Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: India flexed their muscles to book their spot in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ with a 4-0 win over Malaysia in their Qualifiers Group E clash on Sunday.

Joakim Alexandersson’s side finished their three-match qualifying round with a perfect run while Malaysia, who saw their hopes of a maiden Finals dashed, settled for second.

Syria had earlier edged Iraq 1-0 to end their campaign with their first win. 

Japan impress; frustration for Australia

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Japan impress; frustration for Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Japan produced a five-star performance as they handed Haiti a 5-1 defeat in their international women’s friendly on Friday.

Strikes from Kiko Seike (26th), Maika Hamano (33rd) and Yui Hasegawa (38th) gave the Asian champions a 3-1 lead at the break before Remina Chiba (57th) and Maya Hijikata (81st) put further shine on the victory.

Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 0-2 India; Iraq 0-4 Malaysia

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 0-2 India; Iraq 0-4 Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: India and Malaysia will clash for a place in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ after both sides won their respective Group E Qualifiers matches on Thursday.

India beat Syria 2-0 while Malaysia cruised past Iraq 4-0, with their concluding tie on Sunday earning the winners a place at the 11th edition of the Finals.

Sharp Indonesia defeat Thailand to lift title

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Sharp Indonesia defeat Thailand to lift title

Jakarta: Indonesia emerged as the inaugural champions of the FIFA ASEAN Cup after a titanic tussle with Thailand, the hosts edging it 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out after the final ended 2-2.

Thailand fought back from going a man down and a goal behind to force extra-time but Sarach Yooyen’s penalty hit the post before Emil Audero saved Nattapong Sariya’s defining spot-kick to hand John Herdman’s side the trophy.

Qualifiers - Group E: India 14-0 Iraq; Malaysia 1-0 Syria 

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group E: India 14-0 Iraq; Malaysia 1-0 Syria 

Kuala Lumpur: India and Malaysia opened their respective AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ Group E campaigns in contrasting fashion on Monday. 

Anushka Kumari netted five times in India’s commanding 14-0 victory over Iraq while Malaysia edged a determined Syria 1-0.

Div 1: Indonesia pip Malaysia in Group A to reach decider

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Div 1: Indonesia pip Malaysia in Group A to reach decider

Jakarta: There was plenty of drama in the conclusion of Group A of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 as late goals earned Indonesia a spot in the final ahead of Malaysia on Thursday.

Two stoppage time goals saw Indonesia defeat Bangladesh 9-2 to overtake Malaysia - who won 6-0 against Singapore - with both teams finishing on seven points and with the same goal difference but John Herdman's side advanced on goals scored.

Div 1: Derby stalemate keeps Group A open

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Div 1: Derby stalemate keeps Group A open

Jakarta: Ten-man Indonesia showed resilience to hold Malaysia to a goalless draw in their FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Group A tie on Monday.

The other match saw Singapore pick up a hard-fought 1-0 win against Bangladesh to leave the group firmly in the balance.

Indonesia and Malaysia are on four points with Singapore one adrift with the final round of matches to be played on Thursday.

Div 1: Malaysia, Indonesia off to winning starts

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Div 1: Malaysia, Indonesia off to winning starts

Jakarta: Malaysia and Indonesia notched comfortable wins in their respective FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Division 1 Group A matches on Thursday.

Malaysia cruised to a 3-0 victory over Bangladesh while Indonesia saw off Singapore 2-0.