Australia: Caputo double leads City to dominant win
Melbourne City cruised to their first victory of the A-League season with a commanding 4-0 triumph over Perth Glory at AAMI Park.

 

Max Caputo set the tone early, striking twice within the opening 36 minutes to give the hosts complete control before halftime.

The result lifted Melbourne City to the top of the table on goal difference ahead of Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC, who also recorded victories.

 

Wellington defeated Brisbane Roar 2-1, Sydney FC overcame Central Coast Mariners 2-0, Newcastle Jets thumped Melbourne Victory 5-2 and defending champions Auckland FC edged Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0.

Thailand: Buriram extend unbeaten run with narrow win
Buriram United maintained their unbeaten start to the Thai League 1 season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Rayong FC.

 

The defending champions began brightly and went ahead in the eighth minute through Goran Causic, who finished clinically from close range.

However, Rayong hit back just before halftime through Saharat Sontisawat..

 

Buriram responded swiftly in the second half, with Bissoli restoring their lead in the 54th minute following an assist from Bunmathan Theerathon.

 

Despite late pressure from Rayong, Buriram held firm to see out the result, maintaining their two-point lead at the top of the table over Bangkok United.

Bangkok United edged Lamphun Warrior 4-3 in a thrilling encounter, Ratchaburi won 3-2 at Uthai Thani while Sukhothai beat Pathum United 3-1.

 

Port MTI defeated Muang Thong United 1-0 and Prachuap earned a 2-0 home win against Nakhon Ratchasima.

Vietnam: Phu Dong Ninh Binh maintain top spot with comeback win
Phu Dong Ninh Binh continued their impressive run in V.League 1 with a 3-1 away victory over PVF-CAND, solidifying their place at the top of the table.

 

The hosts made an ideal start when Nguyen Thanh Nhan found the net in the ninth minute, but the visitors quickly regrouped.

Tran Bao Toan equalised on the half-hour mark before Daniel dos Anjos completed the turnaround with a composed finish five minutes later to give Ninh Binh the lead at halftime.

 

Nguyen Hoang Duc sealed the win in the 86th minute after a well-worked move, ensuring Phu Dong Ninh Binh stayed unbeaten and gave them a five-point advantage at the top.

Elsewhere, Hai Phong edged Hong Linh Ha Tinh 2-1, Thanh Hoa defeated Song Lam Nghe An 1-0, Hoang Anh Gia Lai beat Viettel 2-1 and Hanoi FC lost 3-2 to Binh Duong.

Indonesia: Borneo make it eight wins from eight
Borneo FC continued their flawless start to the Liga 1 season with a confident 3-1 away victory over Arema FC.

 

The visitors made an instant impact when Mariano Peralta opened the scoring inside three minutes. Despite Arema’s attempts to regain control, their task was made harder when Jefri Setiawan was sent off in the 78th minute following a second yellow card.

Douglas Coutinho doubled Borneo’s advantage in the 79th minute with a composed finish before Dalberto converted a late penalty to pull one back for Arema in stoppage time.

 

However, Juan Villa restored the two-goal cushion just moments later, sealing the win and ensuring Borneo maintained their perfect record with 24 points.

Persija Jakarta edged Madura United 1-0, Bali United and Persita played out a goalless draw and Malut United beat Semen Padang 1-0 to climb into third place.

Malaysia: Johor DT hit double figures to stay perfect
Johor Darul Ta’zim delivered a masterclass in dominance with a record-breaking 10-0 defeat of DPMM FC at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, maintaining their flawless start to the Malaysia Super League.

 

Bergson led the way with a hat-trick, scoring in the ninth, 35th and 73rd minutes, while Oscar Arribas, Manuel Hidalgo, Arif Aiman, Jairo, and Romel Morales also found the net. DPMM’s misery deepened after Shariff Samad’s 33rd-minute red card, leaving them completely overrun by the relentless hosts.

Selangor and Kuala Lumpur City shared a goalless draw, Negeri Sembilan defeated PDRM 2-0, Kuching City were held 1-1 by Penang and Kelantan The Real Warriors edged Melaka FC 2-1.

Singapore: Geylang cruise past Young Lions to go second
Geylang International climbed to second place in the Singapore Premier League with a comfortable 3-1 win over Young Lions.

 

The hosts took an early lead through Sergio Mendonca in the 17th minute, but Geylang responded swiftly as Shuhei Hoshino equalised four minutes later.

Balestier Khalsa edged 10-man Tanjong Pagar 2-1 to climb into third place in the table.

Cambodia: Angkor Tiger strengthen title challenge
Angkor Tiger closed in on league leaders Preah Khan Svay Rieng FC with a commanding 3-1 victory over Life FC in Siem Reap.

 

Nu Chenmakara opened the scoring in the 12th minute after fine buildup play, before Sokry Sofan doubled the lead just two minutes later. The hosts dominated possession throughout the first half, moving the ball fluently and exploiting spaces behind the visitors’ backline.

 

Mark Ajay Kurita sealed the win in the 78th minute with a well-timed finish from a Tatsuya Masutani assist, ensuring Angkor Tiger maintained their perfect home record this season. Life FC scored a late consolation through Kim Hyeon-su in the 81st minute.

Laos: Young Elephants march on with convincing win
Young Elephants continued their pursuit of leaders Ezra FC with a 3-1 away win over Luang Prabang United.

 

Chi-Sung Moon broke the deadlock in the 39th minute with a composed finish to give the visitors a deserved lead after sustained pressure.

Kydavone Souvanny doubled the advantage early in the second half, finishing off a swift counterattack that showcased Young Elephant’s efficiency in transition.

 

The visitors sealed the result through Gabriel Carrera in stoppage time, whose strike made it 3-0 before Kaharn Phetsivilay pulled one back for Luang Prabang deep into added time.

 

Young Elephants remained unbeaten after seven matches and stayed firmly in second place, five points behind the perfect Ezra.

Elsewhere, GB FC crushed Champasak Avenir 5-1, Namtha United stunned Savannakhet 3-1 and Lao Army FC were held 1-1 by Salavan United.

Myanmar: Yangon United edge Hantharwady to extend lead
Yangon United maintained their perfect record in the Myanmar National League with a 1-0 victory over Hantharwady United.

 

After a goalless first half, the hosts gradually took control after the interval, pushing higher up the pitch to force errors from Hantharwady’s backline.

Ispe FC edged Thitsar Arman 3-2 in a thriller, while Ayeyawady defeated Yadanarbon 1-0 to climb into the top half of the standings.

Philippines: One Taguig edge Kaya to shake up title race
One Taguig reignited their title challenge with a crucial 1-0 win over league leaders Kaya FC-Iloilo in the Philippines Football League.

 

Frank Akoto’s decisive strike in the 31st minute proved enough to seal all three points, as the hosts put on a disciplined defensive display to frustrate the visitors.

 

Kaya pushed hard for an equaliser in the second half but were unable to find a way past a resilient backline led by Taguig’s captain.