In Thailand, BG Pathum United are six points in front after recording their eighth win in 10 games, Viettel remain top in Vietnam although the form of defending champions Hanoi FC looks ominous, while there was cup joy for Lalenok United in Timor-Leste.

There was also league action in Singapore, so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of fixtures in Southeast Asia, and don't forget to vote for your performance of the week at the bottom of the article.

The penultimate match-up of the first round throws up a contest between Iraq and Myanmar as West Asia meets ASEAN with a place in the Bracket Challenge's next round up for grabs.

Two new countries enter the AFC Cup Bracket Challenge in our latest edition as we feature wonderful strikes from Bangladeshi and Singaporean clubs.

There were also fixtures in Japan, China PR, Macau and Chinese Taipei so join the-AFC.com as we wrap up the best of the domestic action from across East Asia.

Tell us who impressed you the most in the latest round of fixtures by casting your vote at the bottom of the article.

Last week we presented the candidates for the 2020 edition's best goalkeeper, and now we shine the spotlight on the players who will make up the backline.

So, here are the 14 players in contention for the four places in defence. Review the nominees and then choose your favourite defenders for this all-star XI in the respective polls.

In 2008, as part of the Adelaide United side, Sasa Ognenovski reached Asian club football's grandest stage only to fall at the final hurdle in a comprehensive defeat to Japan's Gamba Osaka.

The imposing centre-back was back two years later, though, this time with Korea Republic's Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, who themselves had suffered a devastating defeat in their previous appearance in the competition climax, at the memorable 2004 showpiece.

And this time, for the big Australian and the K League side, redemption was achieved. Ognenovski speaks exclusively to the-AFC.com as we look back at the 2010 tournament through his eyes.

The Myanmar National League in its current guise is among the newer leagues in Southeast Asia having only launched in 2009, since when three sides have shared the title and a total of six teams have appeared in the AFC Cup.

Based on both success domestically and abroad, as well as fanbase, we've selected four sides as Myanmar's most popular clubs. Review the candidates and tell us your favourite at the bottom of the article.