Cambodia’s PKR Svay Rieng FC advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFC Challenge League as a 2-2 draw with Manila Digger FC from the Philippines sealed top spot in Group D and a place in the knockout rounds for Matt McConkey’s side.
Nhean Sosidan scored five minutes from time to earn Svay Rieng the point required to finish in first place and the club, currently third in Group B of the ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup™ standings, will face compatriots Phnom Penh Crown FC in the next round.
Myanmar’s Shan United FC exited the competition following their 4-1 loss at the hands of Indonesia’s Dewa United FC, finishing bottom of Group E without a point.
Meanwhile, Jairo scored a hat-trick as Johor Darul Ta’zim FC notched up a ninth straight win in the Malaysia Super League with a 5-0 victory over Terengganu FC.
Bérgson and Romel Morales were also on target to extend JDT’s advantage in the standings to seven points over Kuala Lumpur City FC.
Selangor FC fought back from going a goal behind after nine minutes to hand Sabah FC a 2-1 defeat, with second half strikes from Alvin Fortes and Faisal Halim securing a win that leaves Christophe Gamel’s side in fifth.
Buriram United FC maintained their grip on pole position in Thai League 1 with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Nakhon Ratchasima FC.
Guilherme Bissoli and Robert Žulj scored in the second half to cancel out Ratthasart Bangsungnoen’s 18th minute opener to pick up an eighth win in nine games in the defence of their domestic league title.
Buriram United lead Bangkok United FC by five points despite having played one game fewer after Totchtawan Sripan’s team slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Uthai Thani FC, with Bruno Baio scoring an 83rd minute winner.
BG Pathum United FC picked up their first win under new coach Masatada Ishii with Tomoyuki Doi scoring twice in a 2-1 victory over Chonburi FC that keeps the club in fifth place.
In Vietnam, Công An Hà Nội FC, last season’s runners-up in the Shopee Cup™, moved up to second in the table following a 2-0 win over PVF-CAND FC to leave Mano Pölking’s side one point behind leaders Ninh Binh FC.
Nam Định FC remain in eighth place after their 2-2 draw with Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC.
In the Philippines Football League, DH Cebu FC moved up to fourth with a 2-0 win against Aguilas-UMak FC through late goals from Jaime Rosquillo and Noah Leddel.