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ASEAN Wrap: JDT clinch 11th consecutive Malaysian title

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: JDT clinch 11th consecutive Malaysian title

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta'zim lifted the Malaysia Super League title for the 11th straight season after a 2-0 win over Perak on Monday.

Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng beat Boeung Ket while Kaya FC-Iloilo defeated Maharlika as both teams stayed in pole position in Cambodia and the Philippines respectively. In Indonesia, Persib Bandung's lead was cut to eight points while Lion City Sailors remained six clear in Singapore with Lennart Thy producing a four-goal performance.
 
There were also matches in Australia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam so join the-AFC.com in our review of the past week’s domestic action across ASEAN.

Johor Darul Tazim live up to Bidoglio’s expectations

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Johor Darul Tazim live up to Bidoglio’s expectations

Johor Bahru: Head coach Hector Bidoglio was over the moon after his Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) side showed their immense quality to book their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Round of 16 spot with a 5-2 defeat of FC Pohang Steelers of Korea Republic on Tuesday. 

The Malaysian champions roared back in style after going behind to Lee Ho-jae’s opener, with five players finding the net in what ultimately was an emphatic win at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, with JDT finishing fourth in the East Zone standings on 14 points.

Up next for them will be another Korea Republic side - Gwangju FC - with JDT having the advantage of playing the return leg at home. 

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MD8: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) 5-2 FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

MD8: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) 5-2 FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Johor Bahru: Johor Darul Ta’zim came from behind to defeat FC Pohang Steelers 5-2 on Tuesday to clinch their spot in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 knockout stage.

The win means JDT will finish in fourth spot in the East Zone while three-time Asian champions Pohang - who end their campaign on nine points - were eliminated.

Preview - MD8: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD8: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Johor Bahru: Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) will be counting on home ground advantage to see them past Pohang Steelers when the sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

JDT only need a point to be sure of advancing but the Malaysian champions will be confident of securing victory given their strength when playing at home.

ASEAN Wrap: Shan United, Kasuka FC crowned champions in Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Shan United, Kasuka FC crowned champions in Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam

Kuala Lumpur: Shan United emerged champions in Myanmar while Kasuka FC won their second successive title in Brunei Darussalam.

Auckland FC widened their lead in Australia while Phnom Penh Crown FC are sparing no effort to overtake Svay Rieng.

There were also matches in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam so join the-AFC.com in our review of the past week's domestic action across ASEAN.

Bidoglio confident JDT will progress

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Bidoglio confident JDT will progress

Gosford: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) head coach Hector Bidoglio is confident the 2-1 win over Central Coast Mariners on Tuesday will be the platform for qualification to the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 knockout stage.

The Malaysian champions took a significant step towards a place in the Round of 16 as the win - their first on the road this season - took them to 11 points, leaving destiny in their own hands ahead of a crunch final League Stage fixture against FC Pohang Steelers next week.

MD7: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) 1-2 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

MD7: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) 1-2 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Gosford: Debutant Alvaro Gonzalez scored twice in the second half as Johor Darul Ta’zim secured a 2-1 win over 10-man Central Coast Mariners in Gosford on Tuesday to move the Malaysian side closer to a berth in the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

The Spaniard netted in the 64th and 79th minutes to earn JDT their first away win in the competition after Mariners goalkeeper Dylan Peraic-Cullen had been sent off in first half injury time and Alou Kuol cancelled out Gonzalez’s opener.

The victory moved JDT onto 11 points from seven matches and the Malaysia Super League champions have to defeat FC Pohang Steelers next week to be absolutely sure of advancing to the next round.

Preview - MD7: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Gosford: Central Coast Mariners will attempt to derail Johor Darul Ta'zim's knockout stage hopes when the two sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

While Australia's Mariners are already out of the running for a spot in the Round of 16, Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim are still very much in the race but need victory to stay ahead of their challengers.

Arif: JDT ready for upcoming challenges

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

Arif: JDT ready for upcoming challenges

Kuala Lumpur: Fleet-footed winger Arif Aiman has made a major impact for Johor Darul Ta’zim in the inaugural edition of the AFC Champions League Elite™ as the Malaysian champions seek to secure a place in the knockout rounds of the continental championship.

The exciting 22-year-old opened the league phase campaign with an impressive brace in JDT’s 2-2 draw with Shanghai Port before netting the opener in his side’s 3-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua.

Since then he has also scored against Ulsan HD to take his goal tally to four in six games and, with JDT due to face Central Coast Mariners and Pohang Steelers in February, he told the-AFC.com his thoughts on the competition so far.

ASEAN Wrap: Phnom Penh Crown maintain lead; JDT, Sri Pahang set up Malaysia Cup final date

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Phnom Penh Crown maintain lead; JDT, Sri Pahang set up Malaysia Cup final date

Kuala Lumpur: Phnom Penh Crown kept their noses in front in the Cambodia Premier League while Johor Darul Ta'zim and Sri Pahang will meet in the final of the Malaysia Cup.

In Laos, league leaders Ezra FC narrowly beat Young Elephant in a top-of-the-table encounter, while Adelaide United’s title hopes suffered a setback in Australia.

There were also matches in Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore and Thailand so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the domestic action across ASEAN this past week.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Persib Bandung stay top; Svay Rieng beat Phnom Penh

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Persib Bandung stay top; Svay Rieng beat Phnom Penh

Kuala Lumpur: Persib Bandung stayed top in Indonesia while Johor Darul Ta’zim edged closer to the title in Malaysia.

In Cambodia, league leaders Phnom Penh Crown lost to Svay Rieng in a top-of-the-table clash while there were also matches in Australia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we review the past week’s domestic action across ASEAN & EAST Asia.