China PR: Champions beaten as Chengdu storm to the top
Defending champions Shanghai Port were stunned 2–1 at home by Henan FC in their opening match of the season.

Yihao Zhong gave Henan the lead in the first minute before Iago Maidana doubled the advantage in the 16th. Gabrielzinho pulled one back just before the break, but Henan held on for the win.

Chengdu Rongcheng surged to the top of the table after a dominant 5–1 victory over Shenzhen Peng City.

Wellington Silva struck twice (20th, 63rd), Felipe de Sousa Silva scored in the 31st minute, Hu Hetao added another in first-half stoppage time (45+1) and Liao Rongxiang sealed the result in the 79th.

Albion Ademi briefly levelled for Shenzhen in the fifth minute before Jiang Zhipeng was sent off in the 18th.

In other matches, Shandong Taishan defeated Shenyang Urban 3–0, Beijing FC beat Wuhan Three Towns 2–0, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger and Chongqing Tonglianglong played out a 0–0 draw, Shanghai Shenhua edged Dalian Zhixing 5–3, Yunnan Yukun defeated Qingdao Hainiu 3–1 and Zhejiang beat Qingdao West Coast 2–0.

Japan: Kashima extend Group A lead; Gamba go top of Group B
Group A leaders Kashima Antlers strengthened their hold with a 2–0 win over Tokyo Verdy. Yuma Suzuki scored in the 26th minute before adding a second from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time (45+5). Kashima now have 13 points, while Tokyo Verdy sit fifth with eight.

Urawa Reds defeated Mito HollyHock 2–0 through goals from Hidano Renji (41st) and Toshikazu Teruuchi (90+3). Urawa moved into second with 10 points, while Mito remained eighth with four.

In other matches, JEF United defeated Kashiwa Reysol 2–1 while FC Tokyo beat Yokohama F. Marinos 3–0.

Meanwhile in Group B, Gamba Osaka climbed to the top with a 3–2 win over V-Varen Nagasaki. Deniz Hummet (13th), Shinnosuke Nakatani (51st) and Riku Handa (83rd) scored for Gamba, while Matheus Jesus struck twice (21st, 27th) for Nagasaki. Gamba lead with 11 points, while V-Varen sit ninth with six.

Nagoya produced a commanding 5–1 away victory over Avispa Fukuoka. Yuya Yamagishi scored twice (12th, 64th), Sho Inagaki added another (25th), Yudai Kimura struck in the 39th minute and Soichiro Mori sealed the result in stoppage time (90+7).

Teppei Oka scored Avispa’s late consolation (89th) while Yuma Tsujoka was sent off in the 83rd. Nagoya sit second with nine points; Avispa remain bottom with two.

Okayama defeated Kyoto Sanga 1–0 while Cerezo Osaka advanced past Shimizu S-Pulse on penalties after a 0–0 draw.

Korea Republic: Jeonbuk drop points again
Defending champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors were held to a 1–1 draw by Gimcheon Sangmu.

Hong Yun-sang gave Gimcheon the lead in the 50th minute before Bruno Mota equalised late (90+2). Jeonbuk sit eighth with one point while Gimcheon are sixth with two.

Daejeon Hana and Bucheon 1995 played out a 1–1 draw. Jefferson converted a penalty in the 72nd minute before Seo Jin-su rescued a point deep into stoppage time (90+7). Bucheon sit first with four points, while Daejeon are sixth with two.

Gwangju defeated Incheon 3–2 in a thrilling encounter. Kyoung Rok Choi (38th) and a brace from Sin Chang-moo (58th penalty, 72nd) secured the win despite goals from Oh Hoo-sung (45+1) and Seo Jae-min (90+7). Gwangju are second with four points; Incheon remain 11th without a point. FC Anyang defeated Jeju 2–1.

Chinese Taipei: Fu Jen extend lead
Fu Jen University defeated AC Taipei 1–0 to strengthen their grip at the top in Chinese Taipei with 28 points. AC Taipei remain fourth with 22.

Defending champions Tainan City suffered a 3–2 defeat to Taichung Futuro. Tainan remain second with 22 points, level with Taichung Futuro who moved up to third.

Leopard Cat edged Taipower 1–0 while Taichung Rock and Ming Chuan played out a 1–1 draw.

Macau: Shao Jiang lead; Must IPO score 13
Shao Jiang strengthened their hold on top spot with a 3–0 win over Hang Sai. Shao Jiang moved to 15 points, while Hang Sai sit ninth with one.

Must IPO delivered the most emphatic result of the round, defeating Artilheiros 13–0. Must are in second place with 12 points, while Artilheiros sit seventh with four.

Cheng Fung defeated Gala 2–1 and Chiba secured a 5–0 win over University of Macau, with both Gala and University of Macau finishing their matches with 10 men.