Australia: Sydney FC’s lead cut

While Sydney FC may boast a commanding lead at the top of the A-League, Melbourne City's 2-0 victory over Newcastle Jets moved them to within eight points as Craig Noone and Jamie MacLaren both got on the scoresheet, while Newcastle remain bottom and have picked up just a point from their past seven matches.

Perth Glory’s fine recent form continued as Bruno Fornaroli’s early goal saw them claim a 1-0 win – their sixth successive victory – at Western Sydney Wanderers to remain hot on the heels of Melbourne City.

Adelaide United brought their run of four consecutive defeats to an end by beating Melbourne Victory 1-0 on Friday, while Brisbane Roar ended Wellington Phoenix’s three-game winning run following a 1-0 win a day later.

Finally, Western United ran out comfortable 3-0 winners over Central Coast Mariners, scoring thrice in the opening 21 minutes, with Kosovan Besart Berisha bagging a brace. 

Myanmar: Duo maintain perfect starts

After going down to Philippines side Ceres Negros in the 2020 AFC Champions League Preliminary Round 1 last week, Myanmar National League champions Shan United ended a miserable few days with a 2-1 defeat to Hantharwady United on Saturday.

But they trail the early leaders Yangon United on goal difference after two games after the capital city side posted a 3-1 win over Zwekapin United the following day.

Elsewhere, Yadanarbon drew 1-1 against Sagaing United, while there were wins for Ayeyawady United, Chin United and Rakhine United. 

Hong Kong: R&F looking irresistible

Guangzhou R&F U-19s maintained their fine form in Hong Kong by posting a comprehensive 5-0 win over bottom side Biu Chun Rangers on Saturday to stay four points clear at the summit.

But second-placed Kwoon Chung Southern continue to chase hard after winning 4-2 away at defending champions Wofoo Tai Po with their third successive win.

Kitchee SC overcame Pegasus 3-0 on Thursday and are third, while fifth-placed Eastern SC beat fourth-placed Lee Man FC 2-1. Happy Valley and Yuen Long, meanwhile, drew 1-1 on Sunday.

Guam: BOG Strykers march on

League action returned to Guam on Saturday and leaders BOG Strykers continue to set the pace as their 4-0 win over second-placed Islanders made it a perfect six wins from six to open up a three-point gap.

Quality Distributors also recorded a big win by seeing off LOA Heat 4-1 while Guam U-19 overcame Sidekicks 2-1.

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