China PR: Port suffer setback, Rongcheng and Shenhua draw
Shanghai Port’s title charge took a hit after a 3–1 defeat away to Shandong Taishan.

Li Xinxiang (ninth) gave Port an early lead but Shandong hit back through Valeri Qazaishvili (41st, 77th) and Liu Yang (62nd).

Despite the loss, Port remain top with 60 points, while Shandong sit fifth with 47.

Chengdu Rongcheng were held 2–2 away by Qingdao West Coast. Davidson da Luz Pereira (30th, 57th) put the hosts in control before Felipe de Sousa Silva (66th, 90+10) struck twice to rescue a point. Rongcheng are second with 59 points; Qingdao West Coast sit ninth with 37.

Shanghai Shenhua shared a dramatic 2–2 draw with Dalian Zhixing. Lü Zhuoyi (25th) and Liu Zhurun (39th) gave Dalian a first-half lead before Wu Xi (43rd) and Andre Luis’ stoppage time penalty brought Shenhua level. Shenhua remain third with 58 points, Dalian 10th on 35.

In other matches, Beijing FC fell 4-2 to Qingdao Hainiu, Henan and Zhejiang drew 2–2 and Tianjin Jinmen Tigers were held 2–2 by Changchun Yatai.

Japan: Kashima stay ahead despite stalemate, Kashiwa and Kobe close in
Kashima Antlers maintained their place at the top despite a 1–1 draw away to Kyoto Sanga. Marco Tulio (36th) opened the scoring for Kyoto before Yuma Suzuki equalised deep into stoppage time (90+7).

Kashima lead with 67 points with three matches remaining, while Kyoto sit third with 62.

Kashiwa Reysol continued their strong form with a 2–0 home victory over Yokohama FC. Yuto Yamada (72nd) and Hayato Nakama (76th) scored as Reysol moved second with 66 points. Yokohama FC sit 18th on 32.

Defending champions Vissel Kobe were held to a 2–2 draw away at Niigata. Yuya Osako scored twice (45+3, 52 penalty) before Takuya Shimamura (74th) and Yamato Wakatsuki (90th) struck to secure a point for the hosts. Kobe sit fourth with 62 points, Niigata remain 20th on 23.

In other matches, Yokohama F. Marinos defeated Sanfrecce 3–0, Urawa Reds drew 0–0 with Machida Zelvia and Shimizu S-Pulse edged Tokyo Verdy 1–0.

Korea Republic: Gimcheon stun Jeonbuk; Daejeon, Seoul impress
In the Championship Group, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors were beaten 3–2 at home by Gimcheon Sangmu.

Lee Seung-woo (sixth) and Se-jin Jeon (30th) put already-crowned champions Jeonbuk ahead, but an own goal from Tiago Orobo (27th), another from goalkeeper Song Bumkeun (48th) and a decisive strike by Lee Dong-gyeong (72nd) turned the match around.

Jeonbuk remained on 71 points, while Gimcheon stay second on 55.

Daejeon Hana defeated Pohang Steelers 2–0 with goals from Lee Myung-jae (27th) and Joo Min-kyu (45th, pen). Daejeon sit third with 55 points, while Pohang are fourth on 51.

FC Seoul won 4–2 against Gangwon to secure fifth place on 45 points, with Gangwon one behind in sixth on 44.

Meanwhile in the Relegation Group, Gwangju edged Anyang 1–0 to stay top on 45 points, while Anyang trail with 42. Ulsan HD were held 1–1 by Daegu, leaving them third with 41 points and Daegu sixth with 28.

Jeju United picked up a 2–1 win away to Suwon FC. Suwon sit fourth with 38 points, Jeju fifth on 35.

Chinese Taipei: Taipower stay top after seven-goal thriller
Taipower edged Ming Chuan University 4–3 away to retain top spot in the Taipei Premier League. Taipower lead with 11 points, while Ming Chuan sit eighth on three.

AC Taipei were held 2–2 by Taichung Rock and remain third on 10 points; Taichung are sixth with six.

Taichung secured a 5–0 win over Tatung to rise to fifth on seven points, with Tatung seventh on five.

Hong Kong: North District stay top after thriller with Kitchee
North District and Kitchee played out an exciting 3–3 draw at Mong Kok Stadium to remain level at the top.

Kitchee led through an own goal from Wong Chun-ho (20th), Lok-Kan Jordan Lam (69th) and Ruslan Mingazov (78th), but North District fought back with strikes from Samuel Granada (23rd), Elian Villalobos (66th) and Jahangir Khan (88th).

Both teams now have 11 points, with North District leading on goal difference.

Defending champions Tai Po defeated Eastern 3–1, with Paulinho Simionato (45th), Michel Renner (47th) and James Temelkovski (90+1) on target. Callum Hall (45+3) netted for Eastern.

Tai Po sit fourth with eight points; Eastern sixth with five.

In other matches, Hong Kong FC secured their first win with a 2–1 victory over Kowloon City, while Southern District edged Eastern District 1–0 away.