Kashima Antlers were held 1-1 by Urawa Reds but retained their spot at the top of the J1 League, with the result stretching their unbeaten home run to 26 matches, a new J1 League record.

 

Taishi Matsumoto gave Urawa the lead just before the break, however, Kei Chinen salvaged a point for Kashima with a dramatic equaliser in the 90th minute. Kashima are now on 13 points, while Urawa moved up to six points to sit in 17th place. 

Machida secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Albirex Niigata, thanks to Takuma Nishimura’s decisive strike in the 25th minute with the win keeping them a point behind Kashima.

 

In other matches, third-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Kashiwa Reysol - who are fourth - played out a 1-1 draw while Shonan Bellmare suffered a 2-1 defeat to Vissel Kobe, with the defending champions registering their first victory of the season.

Avispa Fukuoka edged FC Tokyo 1-0 and Yokohama F. Marinos also secured their first win of the season after defeating Gamba Osaka 2-0.

Daejeon continued their impressive start, defeating Jeju SK 3-1 to stay top of the K League1.

 

Joo Min-kyu opened the scoring in the 51st minute with Seo Jin-su levelling for Jeju with a 56th-minute penalty.

Daejeon responded with late goals in stoppage time from Jeong Jae-hee and Lee Jun-gyu. Daejeon now lead the table with 12 points, two clear of defending champions Ulsan HD.

 

Ulsan HD were held 1-1 by Suwon FC, with Luan Dias giving Suwon the lead in the 13th minute. Erick Farias equalised for Ulsan in the 73rd minute. 

 

In other matches, Gimcheon Sangmu and Gwangju FC settled for a goalless draw, while Anyang snatched a 1-0 win over Daegu. Seoul also picked up a 1-0 victory against Gangwon. 

Eastern climbed to the top of the Hong Kong Premier League with a 3-1 win over previous leaders Tai Po.

 

Chan Siu-Kwan gave Tai Po the lead in the 24th minute, but Eastern responded strongly. Alexandar Mitrovic equalised in the 73rd minute, and Noah Baffoe completed the turnaround with goals in the 74th and 90+3 minutes. Eastern now lead the table with 39 points with Tai Po one behind. 

Kitchee fell to a 1-0 defeat against Lee Man, with Everton Camargo scoring the winner in the 67th minute. 

In other matches, Southern District edged Hong Kong Rangers 1-0, while North District claimed a 2-1 win over Hong Kong FC. 

Khaan Khuns-Erchim secured a 2-0 victory over Tuv Azarganuud to move to the top of the Mongolian Premier League.

 

Julio Montero opened the scoring in the 21st minute, and Kou Gotou sealed the win with his 83rd-minute goal.

Khaan Khuns-Erchim now lead the league with 23 points. 

 

Elsewhere, Falcons and FC Ulaanbaatar played out a goalless draw, Deren secured a 2-0 win over Hunters, Khangarid defeated Khovd 3-1 and Khoromkhon cruised to a 3-0 victory over Brera Ilch.