Domestic Leagues
In Japan, Kashima Antlers remained unbeaten at the top of Group A as Vissel Kobe moved into first place in Group B. Ulsan HD and FC Seoul set the early pace in Korea Republic, while Kitchee and Shao Jiang delivered commanding victories in Hong Kong and Macau respectively.
Join the the-AFC.com for a look back at the past week’s domestic action in East Asia.
Join the the-AFC.com for a look back at the past week’s domestic action in East Asia.
China PR: Chengdu stay perfect as Port respond
Chengdu Rongcheng continued their strong start with a 1–0 victory over Qingdao Hainiu, becoming the only team to win both their opening matches.
Romulo scored the decisive goal in the 79th minute as Chengdu moved to the top of the table. Qingdao Hainiu sit 15th.
Chongqing Tonglianglong defeated Shenyang Urban 1–0 through Alexandru Cîmpanu’s 58th-minute strike. Shenyang had Pavle Vagic sent off in the 55th minute. Chongqing are second with four points, while Shenyang sit seventh without a point.
Chengdu Rongcheng continued their strong start with a 1–0 victory over Qingdao Hainiu, becoming the only team to win both their opening matches.
Romulo scored the decisive goal in the 79th minute as Chengdu moved to the top of the table. Qingdao Hainiu sit 15th.
Chongqing Tonglianglong defeated Shenyang Urban 1–0 through Alexandru Cîmpanu’s 58th-minute strike. Shenyang had Pavle Vagic sent off in the 55th minute. Chongqing are second with four points, while Shenyang sit seventh without a point.
Defending champions Shanghai Port bounced back after their opening week defeat with a 4–1 victory over Qingdao West Coast.
Kodjo Aziangbe opened the scoring early in the second half (47th), before Leonardo (61st) and a Wu Lei brace (71st, 78th) sealed the win. Samir Memisevic scored a consolation in the 80th minute.
Elsewhere, Henan defeated Yunnan Yukun 2–1, Shenzhen Peng City edged Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 1–0 and Shandong Taishan beat Beijing Guoan 2–1.
Kodjo Aziangbe opened the scoring early in the second half (47th), before Leonardo (61st) and a Wu Lei brace (71st, 78th) sealed the win. Samir Memisevic scored a consolation in the 80th minute.
Elsewhere, Henan defeated Yunnan Yukun 2–1, Shenzhen Peng City edged Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 1–0 and Shandong Taishan beat Beijing Guoan 2–1.
Japan: Kashima unbeaten; Vissel go top
In Group A, Kashima Antlers maintained their unbeaten run with a 1–0 win over Kawasaki Frontale.
Leonardo de Sousa Pereira scored the decisive goal in the 79th minute as Kashima moved to 16 points at the top of Group A. Kawasaki sit sixth with seven.
In Group A, Kashima Antlers maintained their unbeaten run with a 1–0 win over Kawasaki Frontale.
Leonardo de Sousa Pereira scored the decisive goal in the 79th minute as Kashima moved to 16 points at the top of Group A. Kawasaki sit sixth with seven.
FC Machida Zelvia secured a 1–0 away victory over Kashiwa Reysol thanks to Tete Yengi’s strike in the 29th minute. Machida are second with 12 points, while Kashiwa sit 10th with three.
In other matches, FC Tokyo defeated Mito HollyHock on penalties after a 1–1 draw, Tokyo Verdy edged Urawa Reds 1–0 and Yokohama F. Marinos defeated JEF United 2–0.
In other matches, FC Tokyo defeated Mito HollyHock on penalties after a 1–1 draw, Tokyo Verdy edged Urawa Reds 1–0 and Yokohama F. Marinos defeated JEF United 2–0.
Meanwhile, Vissel Kobe moved top of Group B with a commanding 3–0 away win over Nagoya Grampus. Ren Komatsu (12th), Yosuke Ideguchi (58th) and Katsuya Nagato (88th) were on target. Vissel lead with 11 points, while Nagoya sit sixth with nine.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima defeated Gamba Osaka 2–0 through goals from Naoto Arai (41st) and Sōta Nakamura (68th). Gamba also had Takeru Kishimoto sent off in the 85th minute. Sanfrecce moved level on 11 points with Vissel, while Gamba sit third with the same tally.
Cerezo Osaka defeated Kyoto Sanga 2–1 away, Shimizu S-Pulse beat Okayama on penalties after a 1–1 draw and V-Varen Nagasaki edged Avispa Fukuoka 1–0.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima defeated Gamba Osaka 2–0 through goals from Naoto Arai (41st) and Sōta Nakamura (68th). Gamba also had Takeru Kishimoto sent off in the 85th minute. Sanfrecce moved level on 11 points with Vissel, while Gamba sit third with the same tally.
Cerezo Osaka defeated Kyoto Sanga 2–1 away, Shimizu S-Pulse beat Okayama on penalties after a 1–1 draw and V-Varen Nagasaki edged Avispa Fukuoka 1–0.
Korea Republic: Ulsan and Seoul set early pace
Ulsan HD defeated Bucheon 1995 2–1 away to continue their strong start. Yago Cariello (39th) and Lee Dong-gyeong -from the penalty spot (70th) - scored for Ulsan after Kim Min-jun had given Bucheon an early lead (9th).
Ulsan HD defeated Bucheon 1995 2–1 away to continue their strong start. Yago Cariello (39th) and Lee Dong-gyeong -from the penalty spot (70th) - scored for Ulsan after Kim Min-jun had given Bucheon an early lead (9th).
FC Seoul also secured a 2–1 victory over Jeju SK. Juan Antonio Ros scored in the 53rd minute before Lee Seung-mo sealed the win deep into stoppage time (90+4). Byung-wook Choi had equalised in the 88th minute.
Ulsan and FC Seoul sit first and second respectively with six points each and a game in hand.
In other matches, Gwangju FC held defending champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors to a 0–0 draw while Daejeon Hana and Gimcheon Sangmu, Pohang Steelers and Incheon as well as Gangwon and FC Anyang all played out 1-1 draws.
Ulsan and FC Seoul sit first and second respectively with six points each and a game in hand.
In other matches, Gwangju FC held defending champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors to a 0–0 draw while Daejeon Hana and Gimcheon Sangmu, Pohang Steelers and Incheon as well as Gangwon and FC Anyang all played out 1-1 draws.
Hong Kong: Kitchee extend advantage
Kitchee SC recorded a comfortable 4–0 win over Kowloon City to strengthen their hold at the top of the table. Kitchee moved to 44 points, while Kowloon City sit eighth with 17.
Kitchee SC recorded a comfortable 4–0 win over Kowloon City to strengthen their hold at the top of the table. Kitchee moved to 44 points, while Kowloon City sit eighth with 17.
Lee Man Warriors also secured a 4–0 victory against Hong Kong FC. Lee Man are second with 33 points while Hong Kong FC sit bottom with four.
Elsewhere, defending champions Tai Po edged Southern District 1–0, North District defeated HK Rangers 2–1 and Eastern beat Eastern District 1–0.
Elsewhere, defending champions Tai Po edged Southern District 1–0, North District defeated HK Rangers 2–1 and Eastern beat Eastern District 1–0.
Chinese Taipei: Tainan close gap
Tainan City defeated Taichung Futuro 1–0 to move to 25 points in second place while Taichung Futuro are fourth with 22.
Tainan City defeated Taichung Futuro 1–0 to move to 25 points in second place while Taichung Futuro are fourth with 22.
AC Taipei were held to a 1–1 draw away to Tatung. AC Taipei sit third with 23 points while Tatung are fifth with 19.
Macau: Shao Jiang hit 12
Shao Jiang delivered the most emphatic result of the round, defeating Artilheiros 12–0 to move to 18 points at the top of the table. Artilheiros remain eighth with four. G. Universe defeated University of Macau 6–1, leaving University bottom with no points while Universe are seventh with six.
Chiba and Benfica played out a 2–2 draw, with Chiba sitting third on 10 points and Benfica sixth with seven.
Shao Jiang delivered the most emphatic result of the round, defeating Artilheiros 12–0 to move to 18 points at the top of the table. Artilheiros remain eighth with four. G. Universe defeated University of Macau 6–1, leaving University bottom with no points while Universe are seventh with six.
Chiba and Benfica played out a 2–2 draw, with Chiba sitting third on 10 points and Benfica sixth with seven.
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