Domestic Leagues
In Japan, leaders Kashima Antlers dropped points, the top suffered defeat in China PR while MUST CPK continue to dictate terms in Macau.
Join the-AFC.com as we recap the latest round of domestic action across ASEAN and East Asia following the international break.
Vietnam: Nam Dinh retain title
Nam Dinh FC defeated QNK Quang Nam 2-0 to defend their Vietnamese title with a match to spare on Sunday.
Ly Cong Hoang Anh got the party started with his 10th minute opener with Lam Ti Phong netting in the 90th to confirm the title.
The win took Nam Dinh to 54 points, eight ahead of Hanoi FC with just one matchday remaining.
Hanoi's faint title hopes were dashed following a 2-1 defeat to Viettel.
China PR: Defeats for Shanghai Shenhua, Chengdu Rongcheng
The top two sides were stunned as the Chinese Super League resumed after a month's break with Shanghai Shenhua losing 3-1 to Peng City while Chengdu Rongcheng suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Henan FC.
Leaders Shanghai Shenhua took the lead through an Andre Luis effort in the 28th minute but Peng City roared back with Zhang Yudong equalising eight minutes later.
Zhang Yujie netted the home side's second five minutes into the second half with Rade Dugalic scoring deep into added time to seal the points as Peng City moved up to 14 points while Shanghai Shenhua remained on 32 points.
Chengdu Rongcheng failed to capitalise on Shanghai Shenhua's defeat after suffering a 3-2 setback against Henan, who came from behind twice to take the points, with Frank Acheampong scoring the winner in the 69th minute.
The defeat left Chengdu Rongcheng on 30 points, with Beijing FC moving within one of them after a 2-1 win against Changchun Yatai.
Defending champions Shanghai Port are fourth on 25 points after a 2-2 draw with Zhejiang. In other matches, Dalian Zhixing edged Meizhou Hakka 1-0 and Wuhan Three Towns beat Qingdao Hainiu 2-0.
Qingdao Youth Island and Yunnan Yukun played to a goalless stalemate and Tianjin Jinmen defeated Shandong Taishan 1-0.
Japan: Kashima held by Sanfrecce
Kashima Antlers' lead at the top in Japan was reduced to four points after they were held 0-0 by Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Saturday.
Kashiwa Reysol took advantage by defeating Tokyo Verdy 3-0 on Sunday, moving up to 37 points with Tojiro Kubo (27th), Yoshio Koizumi (45th) and Mao Hosoya (90th+3) finding the back of the net.
Defending champions Vissel Kobe defeated Nagoya Grampus 2-1, Yokohama FC were edged 1-0 by Kawasaki Frontale, Shonan Bellmare beat Machida Zelvia 2-1 while FC Tokyo and Cerezo Osaka drew 2-2.
Avispa Fukuoka and Niigata edged Okayama and Yokohama F. Marinos by 1-0 margins, with the defeat leaving Marinos firmly rooted at the bottom of the standings.
Korea Republic: Jeonbuk go six clear
Tiago Orobo scored a brace while Jeon Se-jin netted once as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors defeated Gangwon 3-0 to open a six-point lead at the top in Korea Republic.
With Daejeon Hana and Ulsan HD not in action, Jeonbuk maximised their match in hand as they remained firmly in control of the title race.
FC Seoul defeated Gwangju 3-1, Gimcheon Sangmu edged Pohang Steelers 1-0 while Suwon FC and Jeju beat Anyang and Daegu respectively by 2-1 margins.
Macau: Must win top-of-the-table tie
Must CPK edged Shao Jiang 2-1 to widen their lead in Macau.
The win moved them to 32 points, seven clear of Shao Jiang, who have a match in hand.
Mongolia: Falcons remain control
SP Falcons edged FC Ulaanbaatar 4-3 to maintain their grip on the Mongolian title race.
The victory moved Falcons to 43 points, six ahead of Deren who defeated Hunters 4-0.
Khangarid are a point adrift in third place following a 5-2 victory against Khovd.
