
Domestic Leagues
Ulsan HD were held by Daegu in a rescheduled fixture as their bid to climb the K League 1 standings suffered a setback.
Over in Macau, the Championship Group continued with Must CPK moving further ahead in the title race so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the domestic action across East Asia.
Mongolia: Falcons seal title, Khangarid edge Deren
Falcons clinched the Mongolian Premier League title with two matches to spare after an emphatic 12–1 win over Khoromkhon.
Falcons clinched the Mongolian Premier League title with two matches to spare after an emphatic 12–1 win over Khoromkhon.
Khoromkhon dropped to fifth with 31 points, while Falcons - on an unassailable 61 points - were crowned champions in dominant fashion.
Khangarid strengthened their hold on second place with a 3–1 away win over rivals Deren. The result moved Khangarid to 54 points, four clear of third-placed Deren who remain on 50.
In other matches, FC Ulaanbaatar defeated Tuv Azarganuud 3–0, Brera Ilch overcame Khaan Khuns-Erchim 5–3 and Hunters cruised to a 4–1 victory over Khovd.
Korea Republic: Ulsan held by Daegu
Defending champions Ulsan HD were held to a 2–2 draw by Daegu in one of their two matches in hand.
Defending champions Ulsan HD were held to a 2–2 draw by Daegu in one of their two matches in hand.
Cesinha opened the scoring for Daegu in the 33rd minute before Lee Jin-hyun equalised for Ulsan just after the hour mark.
Woo Joo-sung’s own goal in the 79th minute handed Daegu the lead once more, but Cesinha struck again in the 87th minute to rescue a point for Ulsan.
Ulsan now sit sixth with 30 points, while Daegu are 12th on 14. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors lead the standings with 45 points.
Macau: Must CPK stay dominant, Benfica bounce back
League leaders Must CPK extended their lead at the top of the Championship Group with a commanding 9–0 away win over the University of Macau.
League leaders Must CPK extended their lead at the top of the Championship Group with a commanding 9–0 away win over the University of Macau.
The result took Must CPK to 41 points, seven ahead of Shao Jiang. University of Macau sit third with 25.
Benfica also impressed with a 5–1 away win over Cheng Fung. Benfica are now fourth with 22 points, while Cheng Fung remain fifth on 19.