East Asia Wrap: Kashima on brink of glory; Eastern sides shine in Hong Kong

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Kashima on brink of glory; Eastern sides shine in Hong Kong

Hong Kong: Kashima Antlers took a major step towards lifting the J1 League crown for the first time in nine years after edging Yokohama FC, while Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors extended their dominance in Korea Republic’s Championship Group.

In Hong Kong, Eastern and Eastern District both recorded victories to climb the standings.

ASEAN Wrap: Chonburi, Borneo shine

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Chonburi, Borneo shine

Kuala Lumpur: It was a thrilling week of football across ASEAN as Chonburi FC produced a stunning upset to end Buriram United’s unbeaten run in Thailand.

Borneo FC continued their flawless streak in Indonesia with a 10th straight victory to underline their dominance. Johor Darul Ta’zim took control of their FA Cup semi-final with a crucial away win in Malaysia, while Cebu FC closed in on the top two in the Philippines after a commanding four-goal performance.

There was also action in Australia, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across ASEAN.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Gharafa maintain pace in Saudi Arabia, Qatar

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Gharafa maintain pace in Saudi Arabia, Qatar

Doha: Al Nassr Club registered their eighth consecutive victory as they remained in charge of the Saudi Pro League.

Al Gharafa SC stayed equally hot in the Qatar Stars League, sitting top with a four-point advantage while there was also action in Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon and Oman.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

Central Asia Wrap: Tractor yet to gain firm footing; Bars win maiden title

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Central Asia Wrap: Tractor yet to gain firm footing; Bars win maiden title

Tehran: Tractor FC’s inconsistent start to the Iran Pro League saw the defending champions slip to seventh in the standings while Chadormalu, who gained promotion to the top tier last season, took over the lead for the first time.

League newcomers FC Bars Issyk-Kul won the Kyrgyz Premier League by a solitary point to end titleholders FC Abdysh-Ata’s three year grip on the trophy, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central Asia.

Group C: Suwon FC Women (KOR) 5-0 ISPE WFC (MYA)

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Group C: Suwon FC Women (KOR) 5-0 ISPE WFC (MYA)

Yangon: Suwon FC Women cruised 5-0 past ISPE WFC in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 Group C opener on Sunday.

Substitute Song Ji-yoon starred with a brace as the Korea Republic went top of the standings, ahead of Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza on goal difference.

Group C: Tokyo Verdy Beleza (JPN) 4-0 Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Group C: Tokyo Verdy Beleza (JPN) 4-0 Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

Yangon: Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza made an impressive start to their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 campaign with a 4-0 win against Naegohyang Women’s FC of DPR Korea in their Group C tie on Sunday.

Moka Hiwatari led the way with a second half brace to put Tokyo Verdy on the perfect footing for their next game against Myanmar’s ISPE WFC on Wednesday.