Domestic Leagues
Defending champions Mohammedan SC finally found their form in the Bangladesh Football Premier League, so join the-AFC.com as we look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.
Kyrgyz Republic: Issyk-Kul in uncompromising mood
FC Bars Issyk-Kul took a three-goal half-time lead before dispatching Oshmu-Aldier 5-2 in the Kyrgyz Premier League.
The defending champions are unbeaten in five outings and with a game in hand, sit three points adrift of leaders Muras United, whose match with Ozgon was postponed.
FC Bars Issyk-Kul took a three-goal half-time lead before dispatching Oshmu-Aldier 5-2 in the Kyrgyz Premier League.
The defending champions are unbeaten in five outings and with a game in hand, sit three points adrift of leaders Muras United, whose match with Ozgon was postponed.
Second-placed Alga Bishkek beat bottom side Kyrgyzaltyn 3-0 while FC Abdysh-Ata claimed their first win after five losses with a 2-0 defeat of Talant.
Newcomers Asia Talas FC notched their fourth straight win by seeing off Neftchi Kochkor-Ata 1-0 while the Alay Osh v Bishkek City and Ilbirs Bishkek FC v Asiagoal Bishkek games both ended 1-1. The last tie of the week saw Dordoi Bishkek defeat FC Toktogul 2-0.
Newcomers Asia Talas FC notched their fourth straight win by seeing off Neftchi Kochkor-Ata 1-0 while the Alay Osh v Bishkek City and Ilbirs Bishkek FC v Asiagoal Bishkek games both ended 1-1. The last tie of the week saw Dordoi Bishkek defeat FC Toktogul 2-0.
Uzbekistan: Fergana regain winning touch
Neftchi Fergana beat Bunyodkor 1-0 and then came from behind for a 2-1 win over PFC Nasaf to maintain their narrow lead in the Uzbekistan Super League.
The defending champions are on 21 points, level with Pakhtakor, who kept up the pressure with a 2-1 win over FC Mash'al and a 4-2 defeat of Dinamo Samarkand.
Neftchi Fergana beat Bunyodkor 1-0 and then came from behind for a 2-1 win over PFC Nasaf to maintain their narrow lead in the Uzbekistan Super League.
The defending champions are on 21 points, level with Pakhtakor, who kept up the pressure with a 2-1 win over FC Mash'al and a 4-2 defeat of Dinamo Samarkand.
Nasaf had earlier settled for a 1-1 draw with FK Buxoro after playing with 10 men from the 78th minute. Buxoro later fell 3-2 to FC AGMK.
Bottom club Mash’al lost 1–0 to Khorezm Urgench in their following match - their eighth straight defeat in as many outings. Qizilqum Zarafshon went down 3-1 to Sogdiana and 2-1 to FC Surkhon, while Sogdiana then found themselves on the losing end after being outplayed 3-2 by Bunyodkor.
Khorezm Urgench and Kokand 1912 closed their match 2-2, with the latter later earning their fourth consecutive draw with a goalless result against PFC Andijon. Third-placed Navbahor Namangan beat new boys Lokomotiv Tashkent 2-0 to stretch their winning run to four matches.
Bottom club Mash’al lost 1–0 to Khorezm Urgench in their following match - their eighth straight defeat in as many outings. Qizilqum Zarafshon went down 3-1 to Sogdiana and 2-1 to FC Surkhon, while Sogdiana then found themselves on the losing end after being outplayed 3-2 by Bunyodkor.
Khorezm Urgench and Kokand 1912 closed their match 2-2, with the latter later earning their fourth consecutive draw with a goalless result against PFC Andijon. Third-placed Navbahor Namangan beat new boys Lokomotiv Tashkent 2-0 to stretch their winning run to four matches.
Tajikistan: Bokhtar take over
Vakhsh Bokhtar beat Sardor Tursunzoda 3-1 to move to the top of the Tajik League after last week’s leaders FK Khujand played out a goalless draw with Regar Tadaz Tursunzade.
Vakhsh Bokhtar beat Sardor Tursunzoda 3-1 to move to the top of the Tajik League after last week’s leaders FK Khujand played out a goalless draw with Regar Tadaz Tursunzade.
Defending champions FC Istiklol were also held to a 1-1 draw with Hosilot Farxor, who came from behind to level in the second half.
Other fixtures saw Barkchi Hisor beat Kulob Istaravshan 2-1 and Ravshan overcome Parvoz Bobojon Ghafurov 1-0.
Other fixtures saw Barkchi Hisor beat Kulob Istaravshan 2-1 and Ravshan overcome Parvoz Bobojon Ghafurov 1-0.
Turkmenistan: Arkadag in narrow win
Defending champions FK Arkadag defeated Altyn Asyr by a solitary goal to remain unbeaten in the Yokary Liga after three fixtures.
Shagadam beat Kopetdag Ashgabat 2-0 for their third consecutive win while Nebitchi Balkanabat saw off FC Ashgabat 1-0. FC Ahal and FK Merw shared honours in a 2-2 draw.
Defending champions FK Arkadag defeated Altyn Asyr by a solitary goal to remain unbeaten in the Yokary Liga after three fixtures.
Shagadam beat Kopetdag Ashgabat 2-0 for their third consecutive win while Nebitchi Balkanabat saw off FC Ashgabat 1-0. FC Ahal and FK Merw shared honours in a 2-2 draw.
India: Goa end City’s unbeaten run
Mumbai City went down 2-0 to FC Goa to concede their place at the top of the Indian Super League to Mohun Bagan Super Giant.
The league leaders, who entered the tie on an eight-match unbeaten streak, were unable to mount a fightback after falling behind to first-half goals by Sahil Tavora and Muhammed Nemil.
Mumbai City went down 2-0 to FC Goa to concede their place at the top of the Indian Super League to Mohun Bagan Super Giant.
The league leaders, who entered the tie on an eight-match unbeaten streak, were unable to mount a fightback after falling behind to first-half goals by Sahil Tavora and Muhammed Nemil.
Mohun Bagan’s Brazilian import Robinho netted in the fifth minute to consign North East United to a 1-0 loss, with the defending champions claiming their second consecutive victory after three winless matches.
In their earlier fixture, United’s Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia netted in the 88th minute to earn a 1-1 draw with Kerala Blasters, who beat Jamshedpur 2-0 in their next match.
East Bengal struck seven minutes into stoppage time after midfielder Figueira was red-carded in the 24th minute to force a 3-3 result with Bengaluru FC.
Bottom side Mohammedan SC ended their seven-game losing streak with a come-from-behind 1-1 draw with Odisha FC while Chennaiyin eked out a narrow 1-0 win over SC Delhi.
In their earlier fixture, United’s Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia netted in the 88th minute to earn a 1-1 draw with Kerala Blasters, who beat Jamshedpur 2-0 in their next match.
East Bengal struck seven minutes into stoppage time after midfielder Figueira was red-carded in the 24th minute to force a 3-3 result with Bengaluru FC.
Bottom side Mohammedan SC ended their seven-game losing streak with a come-from-behind 1-1 draw with Odisha FC while Chennaiyin eked out a narrow 1-0 win over SC Delhi.
Bangladesh: Mohammedan back on track
Mohammedan SC claimed their first win in eight starts after handing Fakirerpool a 3-0 defeat in the Bangladesh Football Premier League.
The defending champions scored all their goals in the second half to jump to sixth place in the standings after a slump that saw them last win in December.
Mohammedan SC claimed their first win in eight starts after handing Fakirerpool a 3-0 defeat in the Bangladesh Football Premier League.
The defending champions scored all their goals in the second half to jump to sixth place in the standings after a slump that saw them last win in December.
Leaders Bashundhara Kings played out a 1-1 stalemate with Rahmatgonj, with both sides reduced to 10 men by the 81st minute.
Second-placed Abahani Limited’s Sharif Nirob and Shekh Morsalin of Bangladesh Police were also given their marching orders after they picked up second yellow cards, with Abahani eventually emerging 3-1 winners.
Other fixtures saw PWD Sports Cub defeat Brothers Union 2-1 and Fortis hold Arambagh KS to a goalless result.
Second-placed Abahani Limited’s Sharif Nirob and Shekh Morsalin of Bangladesh Police were also given their marching orders after they picked up second yellow cards, with Abahani eventually emerging 3-1 winners.
Other fixtures saw PWD Sports Cub defeat Brothers Union 2-1 and Fortis hold Arambagh KS to a goalless result.
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