Domestic Leagues
In Korea Republic, newly crowned champions FC Seoul suffered defeat to Incheon United, while Kaohsiung Attackers extended their advantage in Chinese Taipei and FC Ulaanbaatar strengthened their position at the Mongolian Premier League summit.
The-AFC.com takes a look at the latest domestic action across East Asia.
Japan: FC Tokyo move top as Sanfrecce climb to second
FC Tokyo moved to the top of the J1 League standings after securing a 4-0 away victory over Okayama.
Teruhito Nakagawa opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time before doubling the advantage in the 47th minute. Dani Gomez added a third in the 63rd minute before completing his brace deep into stoppage time.
FC Tokyo moved to 30 points, while Okayama sit 10th with 16.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima climbed to second following a 3-0 away victory over 10-man Mito HollyHock.
Mito Takumi Mase was sent off in the 21st minute with Akito Suzuki breaking the deadlock nine minutes later. Shuto Nakano doubled Sanfrecce's advantage in the 54th minute and Daiki Suga completed the scoring in the 83rd.
Sanfrecce moved to 29 points, one behind FC Tokyo, while Mito sit 19th with nine.
Defending champions Kashima Antlers climbed to sixth after defeating Cerezo Osaka 4-1. Kashima moved to 23 points, while Cerezo remain 12th with 14.
In other matches, FC Machida Zelvia played out a goalless draw with Gamba Osaka, Kashiwa Reysol thrashed Urawa Reds 4-0 while Vissel Kobe defeated Nagoya 3-1.
Korea Republic: Champions Seoul suffer late defeat
Newly-crowned K League 1 champions FC Seoul suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Incheon.
Gerso Fernandes struck the winner in the sixth minute of stoppage time as Incheon moved to 49 points in fourth, while Seoul remain on 67.
Ulsan HD came from behind to secure a 2-1 home victory over Gangwon FC to remain second with 54 points.
Hwang Byeong-geun gave Gangwon the lead in the 41st minute before Erick Farias equalised in the 69th. Farias completed the comeback with his second goal in the 85th minute, leaving Gangwon sixth with 48 points.
In the Championship Round fixtures, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC played out a goalless draw with Daejeon Hana.
In the Relegation Group, Jeju SK drew 1-1 away to FC Pohang Steelers, FC Anyang defeated Bucheon 1995 2-1 while Gwangju and Gimcheon Sangmu shared a 1-1 draw.
Hong Kong: Eastern District climb to sixth
Eastern District moved up to sixth in the Hong Kong Premier League after securing a 2-1 home victory over Shatin.
The result took Eastern District to seven points, while Shatin remain eighth with four.
Kowloon City were held to a 2-2 home draw by HK Rangers. Kowloon City sit seventh with five points, while Rangers are ninth with four.
Chinese Taipei: Kaohsiung extend lead to three points
Kaohsiung Attackers strengthened their position at the top of the Chinese Taipei Premier League after securing a 3-0 home victory over Taipower.
Kaohsiung moved to 11 points, extending their lead to three, while Taipower sit fourth with seven.
AC Taipei were held to a 1-1 away draw by Leopard Cat but remain second with eight points, three behind the leaders. Leopard Cat sit third, also with eight.
In other matches, defending champions Tainan City defeated Taichung Futuro 3-0 while Fu Jen University secured a 2-0 victory over Taichung Rock.
Mongolia: FC Ulaanbaatar extend advantage
FC Ulaanbaatar strengthened their position at the top of the Mongolian Premier League after securing a 1-0 home victory over Deren despite finishing the match with 10 men.
The victory took FC Ulaanbaatar to 28 points, while Deren remain third with 20.
Central Stallions stayed four points behind the leaders following a commanding 7-1 away victory over Hunters. Central Stallions moved to 24 points in second, while Hunters sit fourth with 15.
In other matches, Khovd Western defeated Khovd 3-0, while Ulaangom City and Amtat played out a 1-1 draw.
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