Domestic Leagues
Meanwhile, Hang Yuen produced a statement win in Chinese Taipei and Kitchee SC also rose to the top in Hong Kong after a high-scoring encounter.
Japan: Kashima stay top heading into final weekend
Kashima Antlers maintained their position at the summit of the J1 League with a 1–0 away win against Tokyo Verdy.
Yuta Matsumura struck in the 73rd minute to take Kashima to 73 points, while Tokyo Verdy sit in 15th with 43.
Kashiwa Reysol stayed one point behind the leaders after a commanding 3–1 win over Niigata. Mao Hosoya netted a hat-trick (20th, 45th, 55th) to move Kashiwa to 72 points, while Niigata, who will be relegated, sit 20th with 23.
In other matches, Kyoto Sanga defeated Yokohama FC 1–0, Sanfrecce Hiroshima edged Kawasaki Frontale 2–1 and defending champions Vissel Kobe were held to a goalless draw by FC Tokyo.
Korea Republic: Jeonbuk complete title-winning campaign
In the Championship Group, title winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors closed their season with a 2–1 victory over FC Seoul. Lee Dong-jun (56th) and See-jin Jeon (90+3 penalty) secured the win for Jeonbuk, who finish with 79 points. FC Seoul end their campaign in sixth with 49.
Daejeon Hana sealed second place with an emphatic 3–0 away win against Gimcheon Sangmu. Seo Jin-su struck twice (44th, 73rd) with Joao Victor adding another (53rd). Daejeon finish on 65 points; Gimcheon conclude the season third with 61.
Pohang Steelers defeated Gangwon 1–0 thanks to Mo Jae-hyeon’s 62nd-minute goal, securing fourth place on 56 points. Gangwon finish fifth with 52.
In the Relegation Group, a 2-2 draw meant with FC Anyang means Daegu FC will feature in the lower division next season.
Matheus Oliveira Santos (2nd) and Lee Chang-yong (5th) sent Anyang into an early lead before Geovani (59th) and Cesinha (90+4) rescued a point for Daegu.
Anyang finish second in the group with 49 points.
Gwangju claimed a 1–0 away win over Suwon FC through Isnairo Reis Silva Morais’ 50th-minute effort, taking them to 54 points at the top of the Relegation Group. Suwon FC are fourth with 42.
Previous champions Ulsan HD fell 1–0 to Jeju SK, who secured victory through Kim Seung-sub’s 89th-minute strike. Ulsan finish third on 44 points, Jeju fifth with 39.
Chinese Taipei: Hang Yuen and AC Taipei battle for early lead
AC Taipei and Taipower shared a goalless draw, leaving AC Taipei top with 17 points and Taipower fourth on 12.
Hang Yuen delivered the result of the weekend with a 7–0 win over Ming Chuan University. Hang Yuen are second with 16 points while Ming Chuan sit eighth with three.
Taipei Steel overcame Tatung 2–1 and are third on 14 points, while Tatung are fifth with 11.
Taichung defeated Taichung Rock 4–0, lifting them to sixth with 10 points, while Taichung Rock sit seventh with nine.
Hong Kong: Kitchee climb top with big away win
Kitchee moved into first place after a 4–2 away victory over Southern District in midweek. Kendy struck twice (29th, 35th), followed by goals from Ruslan Mingazov (43rd) and Leandro Martínez Ortiz (45+1 penalty).
Southern responded through Stefan (14th, pen) and Song Ju-ho (60th), but were not able to close the gap.
Kitchee lead with 17 points, Southern sit seventh on eight points.
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