Australia: Heidelberg, Jets to decide Australia Cup
Giantkillers Heidelberg United will meet Newcastle Jets in the final of the Australia Cup following thrilling semi-final wins over the weekend.

Heidelberg reached the final after shocking a third A-League club in a row on Saturday.

Goals from Bul Juach in the 74th minute and Asahi Yokokawa in the 84th minute steered Heidelberg 2-0 past reigning A-League Premiers Auckland FC.

They defeated Western Sydney Wanderers and Wellington Phoenix in the previous two rounds.

Up next will be another A-League side in Newcastle Jets who staved off a fightback from Avondale FC to book their spot in the final with a 4-2 win on Sunday.

Xavier Bertoncello put the Jets ahead in the sixth minute with Kota Mizunuma doubling their advantage 10 minutes later.

Luca Tevere, however, scored twice to draw Avondale level - first netting in the 32nd minute before converting from the penalty spot in the 57th minute.

Eli Adams's 75th minute goal saw Eli Adams restoring the Jets' lead with Alexandro Nunes's strike in the fourth minute of time added on securing their spot in the final, which will see first-time champions crowned.

Indonesia: Persija a point ahead
Persija Jakarta moved a point clear at the top of Liga 1 following a 3-1 win over Dewa United on Friday.

Maxwell (30th), Sousa (63rd) and Allano (90+4) scored for Persija with Alexis Messidoro (51st) netting Dewa's only goal.

The win moved Persija to 10 points from four matches, with Borneo - whose match against Persib Bandung was postponed - a point behind.

Arema sit third on eight points following a goalless draw with Persijap. PSIM Yogyakarta are also on eight points after a 2-0 defeat of Malut United.

Elsewhere, Bhayangkara beat Persis 2-0, PSBS Biak edged Persik 2-1 and Bali United defeated Madura United 1-0.

Malaysia: JDT simply unstoppable
Johor Darul Ta'zim maintained their relentless pursuit of yet another Malaysia Super League title with a 3-0 defeat of Imigresen.

Jon Irazabal (43rd), Jairo (58th) and Joao Figueiredo (77th) netted for JDT as they moved up to a perfect 12 points.

Kuala Lumpur are two points behind following a 3-1 win against PDRM, with Safawi Rasid (25th), Paulo Josue (53rd) and Nicolao Dumitru (77th, penalty) scoring. Kyaw Min Oo netted a late consolation for PDRM.

Selangor sit fourth after an impressive 5-2 win against third-placed Terengganu while Kelantan United edged Penang 1-0.

In other matches, Sabah drew 1-1 with Melaka FC while Negeri Sembilan and Kuching settled for a 2-2 stalemate.

Myanmar: Shan United start in style
Shan United kicked off their 2025/26 season with an impressive 3-0 win over Dagon Port in the only match played in Myanmar this past week.

Dagon and Yangon United lead the standings with six points from two matches.

Singapore: Sailors take top spot
Lion City Sailors began their season with a 2-1 win over Hougang United.

Maxime Lestienne scored in the 11th and 47th minutes, with Farhan Zulkifli netting for Hougang in the 29th minute.

The win means Sailors have a two-point lead at the top, with their tie against Hougang the only match played over the course of the week.

Philippines: Roaring start for Kaya FC
Defending champions Kaya FC-Iloilo showed they will be the team to beat as they kicked off their 2025/26 season with a 12-0 defeat of Philippine Army.

Jesus Melliza led the goal rush with a hat-trick with Mike Ott and Shuto Komaki netting two each.

Kaya FC's other scorers were Jovin Hervas Bedic, Kenshiro Daniels, Geri Rey, Mar Diano and Audie Menzi.

Manila Digger also enjoyed an emphatic start, cruising 9-2 past Mendiola FC 1991 in the only other tie played this past week.

Thailand: Buriram on song
Buriram United's season continued serenely as the defending champions opened a two-point gap at the top in Thailand with a 2-1 win against Chiangrai United on Sunday.

Robert Zulj put them ahead in the 20th minute with Carlos Iury Bezerra da Silva drawing Chiangrai level 13 minutes later.

Sandy Walsh's 55th minute strike, however, secured Buriram their third consecutive win.

Ratchaburi FC defeated Nakhon Ratchasima 2-0, with goals from Denilson (46th) and Thanawat Suengchitthawon (79th) moving them to seven points.

Bangkok United are also on seven points, thanks to a come-from-behind 2-1 victory against BG Pathum United.

Ekanit Panya put BG Pathum ahead with his 65th minute strike but Pokklaw Anan (88th) and Ilias Alhaft (90th) struck late to steal the points for Bangkok United.

Muangthong United also moved up to seven points after defeating Kanchanaburi Power 2-0, with Melvyn Lorenzen (72nd) and Korawich Tasa (90+2) finding the back of the net.

Ayutthaya United continued their fine start to the season with a 4-1 victory against Uthai Thani while Port FC and Rayong played to a 1-1 draw. Prachuap and Sukhotai settled for a goalless stalemate.

Vietnam: Ninh Binh continue to shine
Ninh Binh continued their perfect start to the season with a 3-1 defeat of SHB Da Nang as they opened a two-point lead at the top in Vietnam.

David Henen put Da Nang ahead in the 12th minute but a brace from Gustavo Henrique (29th, 33rd) and Geovane Magno's strike in the 65th secured Ninh Binh their third straight win.

Cong An Hanoi FC and The Cong are two points behind after defeating Hanoi FC 4-2 and Becamex Binh Duong 2-0 respectively.

Defending champions Nam Dinh are tied of six points with three other teams following a 2-1 defeat of PVF-CAND.