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ASEAN Wrap: JDT stay perfect as leagues kick off

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: JDT stay perfect as leagues kick off

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim maintained their perfect start to the Malaysia Super League season with a 3-0 victory over DPMM, while Vietnam’s Nam Dinh opened their V.League 1 campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win over Gia Lai. 

Thailand’s Uthai Thani also impressed with a 4-1 victory over Lamphun Warrior, while Indonesia’s Arema began their Super League campaign with a 4-0 triumph over Isenmulang Kalteng.

Cambodia’s Visakha recorded a 6-1 victory over Tiffy Army, while Myanmar leaders Dagon strengthened their position at the top with a 5-0 win against Ayeyawady. The-AFC.com takes a look at the latest domestic action across ASEAN.

Qualifiers - Group H: Australia 0-2 Indonesia; Malaysia 2-1 Laos

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group H: Australia 0-2 Indonesia; Malaysia 2-1 Laos

Vientiane: Indonesia earned a hard-fought 2-0 win against defending champions Australia to book their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ spot on Sunday.

The win put Indonesia on seven points in Group H to seal automatic qualification, achieving their third consecutive appearance in the Finals.

Malaysia finished second in the group on five points after defeating Laos 2-1 but will have to wait for the remaining groups to know their fate.

Qualifiers - Group H: Malaysia 2-2 Australia; Laos 0-3 Indonesia

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group H: Malaysia 2-2 Australia; Laos 0-3 Indonesia

Vientiane: Indonesia moved into pole position in Group H with a 3-0 win against Laos while Malaysia and Australia shared a thrilling 2-2 draw in the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Thursday.

Indonesia are on four points, ahead of Australia on goal difference while Malaysia are two points adrift with one more round of matches to come on Sunday.

Qualifiers - Group H: Indonesia 0-0 Malaysia; Australia 2-0 Laos

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Qualifiers - Group H: Indonesia 0-0 Malaysia; Australia 2-0 Laos

Vientiane: Defending champions Australia kicked off their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group H campaign with a 2-0 win against Laos on Monday.

Indonesia and Malaysia played to a goalless draw in the earlier match.

ASEAN Wrap: JDT in perfect mode, Cong An Ha Noi celebrate

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: JDT in perfect mode, Cong An Ha Noi celebrate

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their dominant start to the Malaysia Super League season with a 7-0 victory over Star City, while Vietnam’s Cong An Ha Noi FC began the new campaign by retaining the Super Cup in emphatic fashion.

Yangon United also opened their Myanmar National League campaign with victory, defeating Mahar United 2-0. The-AFC.com takes a look at the past week's domestic action across ASEAN.

Ito heads to Bolton; Hayashi signs for City

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Ito heads to Bolton; Hayashi signs for City

Kuala Lumpur: Bolton Wanderers have confirmed the signing of Japan international Atsuki Ito from Belgian side KAA Gent on a three-year deal.

Also on the move is compatriot Momo Hayashi, who has joined Melbourne City after two seasons with Brisbane Roar, while Philippines international Katrina Guillou, Javi Hernandez and Tyrese Francois were also among those completing moves.

Uzbekistan 2027 hopefuls discover qualification path

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Uzbekistan 2027 hopefuls discover qualification path

Kuala Lumpur: Teams aiming to vie for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027™ title discovered their Qualifiers challenge following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 35 teams were divided into seven groups of five to contest a single round-robin centralised league for the qualifying rounds that run from November 8 to 20, 2026.

The seven group winners will join the nine AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 who have automatically qualified - Australia, China PR, Japan (defending champions), Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam - in the Finals.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: JDT create history; Chengdu stunned in nine-goal thriller

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: JDT create history; Chengdu stunned in nine-goal thriller

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta'zim began their Malaysia Super League title defence in emphatic fashion, beating Kuching City 3-0 to set a world record unbeaten league run to 109 matches.

Chengdu Rongcheng suffered a dramatic defeat but remain well clear at the Chinese Super League summit, while FC Machida Zelvia, Kashiwa Reysol and defending champions Kashima Antlers maintained their perfect starts in Japan.

FC Seoul strengthened their grip on top spot in Korea Republic with a seven-goal rout, while five teams made winning starts as the new Hong Kong Premier League season got underway.

PS - Group A: East Bengal FC (IND) 2-0 Sabah FA (MAS)

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

PS - Group A: East Bengal FC (IND) 2-0 Sabah FA (MAS)

Kota Kinabalu: East Bengal FC staved off Sabah FA to clinch a 2-0 win which earned the Indian side a place in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group Stage on Sunday.

Second half goals from Olivia Anokye and Soumya Guguloth settled a keenly-fought contest at Likas Stadium with East Bengal finishing top of Group A with maximum points.

PS - Group A: Rajshahi Stars FC (BAN) 1-2 Sabah FA (MAS)

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

PS - Group A: Rajshahi Stars FC (BAN) 1-2 Sabah FA (MAS)

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah FA of Malaysia made it two wins out of two after edging Rajshahi Stars FC 2-1 in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage tie on Monday.

Sabah will play India’s East Bengal, who strolled 12-0 past Guam’s Rovers FC in the earlier match, on Sunday for top spot in Group A, with Rajshahi Stars hoping to get points on the board when they meet Rovers.

Vietnam ease into final

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Vietnam ease into final

Hanoi: Title holders Vietnam will take on Thailand in the final of the ASEAN Championship 2026 after Kim Sang-sik’s side registered a 2-0 win over Malaysia in Hanoi on Wednesday to complete a 4-0 aggregate semi-final win.

Substitute Nguyen Xuan Son scored in the 62nd and 89th minutes as Vietnam finally found a way past goalkeeper Azri Ghani, who gave the Malaysians hope of an unlikely comeback with a performance that frustrated the home side throughout the clash at My Dinh Stadium.
 
Vietnam will travel to Bangkok to face the Thais in the opening leg on Saturday with the return to be played in Hanoi on Wednesday.

PS - Group A: Sabah FA (MAS) 13-0 Rovers FC (GUM)

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

PS - Group A: Sabah FA (MAS) 13-0 Rovers FC (GUM)

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah FA sailed to a 13-0 win against Rovers FC in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage match on Monday.

Bobby Gonzales’ side kept pace with India’s East Bengal FC, who beat Rajshahi Stars FC 4-0 with the Bangladesh side being the next opponent on Thursday.