
Domestic Leagues
Shandong Taishan pulled off a dramatic comeback to edge Meizhou Hakka in a seven-goal thriller as they took a share of the top spot in the Chinese Super League.
In Korea Republic, Daejeon stayed first despite being held while defending champions Ulsan HD suffered a shock defeat to Pohang Steelers. Tai Po took pole position in Hong Kong with a dominant victory and Falcons moved to the summit in Mongolia.
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China PR: Shandong Taishan edge Meizhou Hakka in a seven-goal thriller, Shanghai Port held
Shandong Taishan grabbed a share of the Chinese Super League lead with a dramatic come-from-behind 4-3 victory over Meizhou Hakka.
Meizhou took the advantage through Yue Tze-Nam in the second minute, before Yang Chaosheng doubled their lead in the 20th. Rodrigo Henrique made it 3-0 in the 34th minute, putting Shandong on the back foot.
However, Valeri Qazaishvili pulled one back just before the break, sparking a second-half comeback. Zeca struck in the 55th and 88th minutes, before Gazal completed the turnaround with a last-gasp winner in stoppage time.
Meizhou’s Zhong Haoran was sent off in the 62nd minute. Shandong now sit on seven points at the top, while Meizhou dropped to eighth with four points.
Shanghai Port were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Qingdao West Coast. Matheus Indio gave Shanghai the lead in the ninth minute, with Abdul-Azis Yakubu adding a brace in the 19th minute and just before the break.
However, Qingdao fought back, with Xinxiang Li scoring in the 25th, Gustavo reducing the deficit in the 56th, and Leonardo completing the comeback in the 83rd minute. Shanghai are on seven points and lead the standings on goal difference.
In other matches, Shanghai Shenhua secured a 3-1 win over Henan Songshan Longmen, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger edged Qingdao Hainiu 1-0 and Zhejiang Professional defeated Wuhan Three Towns 4-0.
Korea Republic: Daejeon held, Pohang stun Ulsan HD
League leaders Daejeon Hana were held 1-1 by Gwangju FC. Reis put Gwangju ahead in the 34th minute, but Kim In-gyun equalised in the 62nd minute to ensure Daejeon stayed top with 13 points. Gwangju, meanwhile, moved to ninth with seven points.
Gimcheon Sangmu secured a 1-0 win over Gangwon, thanks to a late goal from Lee Dong-gyeong in the 76th minute.
Defending champions Ulsan HD suffered a 1-0 defeat against Pohang Steelers, with Lee Ho-jae scoring the decisive goal in the 80th minute.
FC Seoul edged Daegu 3-2, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors secured a 1-0 win over Anyang and Jeju SK defeated Suwon FC 1-0.
Japan: Kashima extend lead, Machida drop points
Kashima Antlers continued their strong start to the season with a 1-0 win over defending champions Vissel Kobe. Leo Ceara scored the only goal in the 33rd minute, keeping Kashima at the top of the J1 League with 16 points.
Machida Zelvia, who remain second, were held to a 2-2 draw by Avispa Fukuoka. Daihachi Okamura put Machida ahead in the 10th minute, but Tomoya Ando equalised for Avispa in the 22nd. Kosei Tani’s own goal in the 65th minute gave Avispa the lead, before Keiya Sento salvaged a point for Machida in the 84th minute.
Kashiwa Reysol played out a goalless draw with Verdy, Kawasaki Frontale cruised to a 3-0 win over FC Tokyo and Shimizu S-Pulse stunned Shonan Bellmare with a 3-0 victory.
Hong Kong: Tai Po go top with emphatic win, Eastern held
Tai Po stormed to the top of the Hong Kong Premier League with a dominant 7-3 victory over Lee Man Warriors. Igor Sartori opened the scoring in the 18th minute before doubling Tai Po’s lead from the penalty spot in the 26th.
Michel Renner added a third just before the break. Henri Anier pulled one back for Lee Man in the 60th minute, but Renner struck again in the 67th.
Siu-Kwan Philip Chan made it 5-1 in the 69th, before Everton Camargo responded for Lee Man in the 73rd. Patrick Valverde restored Tai Po’s cushion in the 75th, and Renner completed his hat-trick in the 77th minute.
Henri Anier netted a consolation in the 87th with Tai Po now leading the table with 41 points, while Lee Man remain third with 35. Eastern are on 40 points.
Eastern were held to a 1-1 draw by Hong Kong FC. Noah Baffoe put Eastern ahead in the 47th minute, but Callum Beattie equalised for Hong Kong FC in the 77th.
Kitchee defeated Southern District 3-1 while Kowloon City fell to a 4-3 loss against North District.
Mongolia: Falcons go top, Deren and Khaan Khuns-Erchim share spoils
Falcons moved to the top of the Mongolian Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Brera Ilch. Saikhanbayar Otgontsagaan opened the scoring in the 11th minute, with Nemanja Krusevac sealing the win in the 61st. Falcons now lead the league with 26 points.
Deren and Khaan Khuns-Erchim played out a 1-1 draw. Yutaro Funami gave Deren the lead in the fourth minute, with Galt Tuguldur equalising in the 29th. As a result, Deren dropped to second with 26 points, while Khaan Khuns-Erchim sit in third with 25 points.
Khangarid defeated Tuv Azarganuud 5-1, Khoromkhon secured a 2-1 win over Khovd and FC Ulaanbaatar edged Hunters 2-1.