Domestic Leagues
In Hong Kong, Eastern and Eastern District both recorded victories to climb the standings.
Japan: Kashima close in; Kashiwa remain hopeful
Kashima Antlers edged closer to their first league title since 2016 after a 2–1 win over Yokohama FC.
Goals from Leonardo de Sousa Pereira (62nd) and Kei Chinen (65th) sealed the comeback after Boniface Nduka had given the visitors hope. Kashima are top with 70 points and have two matches remaining.
Kashima Antlers edged closer to their first league title since 2016 after a 2–1 win over Yokohama FC.
Goals from Leonardo de Sousa Pereira (62nd) and Kei Chinen (65th) sealed the comeback after Boniface Nduka had given the visitors hope. Kashima are top with 70 points and have two matches remaining.
Kashiwa Reysol maintained pressure at the summit with a 1–0 win over Nagoya Grampus thanks to an own goal from Kennedy Egbus Mikuni (47th). Kashiwa trail Kashima by one point and continue their push for a first title since 2011. Nagoya sit 17th on 40.
Defending champions Vissel Kobe were held 1–1 by Gamba Osaka. Kanji Okunuki (80th) gave Gamba the lead before Daiju Sasaki (89th) levelled for Kobe. The result moved Vissel to third with 63 points, ending their bid for a third consecutive title. Gamba are eighth on 54.
In other matches, Yokohama F. Marinos edged Kyoto Sanga 3–0, Sanfrecce defeated Urawa Reds by the same margin, Kawasaki Frontale drew 1–1 with Okayama and FC Machida Zelvia lost 1-0 to FC Tokyo. Kyoto and Sanfrecce are fourth and fifth respectively on 62 points.
Korea Republic: Champions Jeonbuk extend dominance; relegation fight heats up
In the Championship Group, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors continued their strong finish with a 3–1 victory over Daejeon Hana. The champions moved up to 75 points, while Daejeon remain second with 61.
Gimcheon Sangmu suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Gangwon, remaining third with 58 points. Gangwon sit sixth on 48.
Pohang Steelers and FC Seoul battled to a 0–0 draw, leaving Pohang fourth with 55 points and Seoul fifth with 49.
In the Relegation Group, FC Anyang defeated Jeju SK 2–1 away to stay top on 48 points.
The fight for survival remains tense with just two rounds left as Jeju, who sit fifth on 35, face a crucial clash with Daegu next week after the latter earned a vital 1–0 win over Gwangju to move within three points of safety.
Outgoing champions Ulsan HD edged Suwon FC 1–0 courtesy of Gustav Ludwigson’s 47th-minute strike. Ulsan are third in the Relegation Group with 44 points, while Suwon remain fourth with 39.
Hong Kong: Eastern sides rise with key wins
Eastern District claimed a late 1–0 away victory over HK Rangers thanks to Bruno Luiz’s 90+2 minute winner. Eastern District moved up to fourth with 11 points, while HK Rangers dropped to sixth on 10.
Eastern District claimed a late 1–0 away victory over HK Rangers thanks to Bruno Luiz’s 90+2 minute winner. Eastern District moved up to fourth with 11 points, while HK Rangers dropped to sixth on 10.
Eastern secured a convincing 4–0 win over Hong Kong FC.
Yu Okubo (16th, 64th), Koo Ja-Ryong (70th) and Marcos Gondra (84th) found the net, while Leo Montesinos was dismissed for a second yellow card (68th).
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