
Domestic Leagues
In Hong Kong, Kitchee and North District remained joint leaders following another dominant weekend, as AC Taipei went top in Chinese Taipei, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the domestic action across East Asia.
China PR: Port edge closer to glory, Shenhua keep pressure on
With just one matchday remaining, Shanghai Port tightened their grip on the title after a 3–0 home win over Zhejiang.
An own goal from Liu Haofan (12th) set the tone before Wang Shenchao (50th) and Mateus Vital (72nd) sealed victory.
Shanghai Port lead with 63 points, two clear of Shanghai Shenhua. Zhejiang sit seventh with 41.
With just one matchday remaining, Shanghai Port tightened their grip on the title after a 3–0 home win over Zhejiang.
An own goal from Liu Haofan (12th) set the tone before Wang Shenchao (50th) and Mateus Vital (72nd) sealed victory.
Shanghai Port lead with 63 points, two clear of Shanghai Shenhua. Zhejiang sit seventh with 41.
Shanghai Shenhua kept their hopes alive with a 1–0 victory over Shenzhen Peng City, courtesy of Andre Luis' second-minute strike.
Chengdu Rongcheng’s title challenge ended after a 2–1 home defeat to Henan. Yan Dinghao (20th) gave Chengdu the lead, but Yihao Zhong (46th) and He Chao (83rd) turned the game around. Chengdu are third with 59 points. Henan sit 10th with 37.
In other matches, Beijing FC defeated Changchun Yatai 4–0, Shandong Taishan beat Tianjin Jinmen Tigers 2–1, Meizhou Hakka and Dalian Zhixing drew 2–2, Qingdao Hainiu edged Yunnan Yukun 1–0 and Qingdao West Coast won 1–0 away to Wuhan Three Towns.
Chengdu Rongcheng’s title challenge ended after a 2–1 home defeat to Henan. Yan Dinghao (20th) gave Chengdu the lead, but Yihao Zhong (46th) and He Chao (83rd) turned the game around. Chengdu are third with 59 points. Henan sit 10th with 37.
In other matches, Beijing FC defeated Changchun Yatai 4–0, Shandong Taishan beat Tianjin Jinmen Tigers 2–1, Meizhou Hakka and Dalian Zhixing drew 2–2, Qingdao Hainiu edged Yunnan Yukun 1–0 and Qingdao West Coast won 1–0 away to Wuhan Three Towns.
Korea Republic: Daejeon rise to second; Jeonbuk held again
In the Championship Group, champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors were held to a goalless draw away to Gangwon. Jeonbuk are now with 72 points, while Gangwon remain sixth on 45.
Daejeon Hana climbed to second with a 3–1 victory over FC Seoul. Anton Kryvotsyuk (47th), Masatoshi Ishida (76th) and Yu Kang-hyun (84th) struck for Daejeon, with Ha Chang-rae’s own goal (54th) Seoul’s only contribution. Daejeon now have 61 points; Seoul are fifth on 48.
In the Championship Group, champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors were held to a goalless draw away to Gangwon. Jeonbuk are now with 72 points, while Gangwon remain sixth on 45.
Daejeon Hana climbed to second with a 3–1 victory over FC Seoul. Anton Kryvotsyuk (47th), Masatoshi Ishida (76th) and Yu Kang-hyun (84th) struck for Daejeon, with Ha Chang-rae’s own goal (54th) Seoul’s only contribution. Daejeon now have 61 points; Seoul are fifth on 48.
Gimcheon Sangmu fell 1-0 at home to Pohang Steelers in the other Championship Group fixture.
In the Relegation Group, FC Anyang earned a 3–1 win over Ulsan HD, while Gwangju overcame Jeju United 2–0. Suwon FC and Daegu shared a 1–1 draw.
In the Relegation Group, FC Anyang earned a 3–1 win over Ulsan HD, while Gwangju overcame Jeju United 2–0. Suwon FC and Daegu shared a 1–1 draw.
Chinese Taipei: AC Taipei go top after narrow win
AC Taipei moved to the summit of the Chinese Taipei Premier League after a 2–1 home win over Hang Yuen. AC Taipei now lead with 13 points, while Hang Yuen are third on 10.
AC Taipei moved to the summit of the Chinese Taipei Premier League after a 2–1 home win over Hang Yuen. AC Taipei now lead with 13 points, while Hang Yuen are third on 10.
Tatung stunned Taipower 2–1 at home, leaving the latter second on 11 points and Tatung sixth on eight. Taichung Rock secured a 1–0 away win over Ming Chuan University to move up to fourth on nine points, while Ming Chuan remain bottom with three.
Hong Kong: Kitchee and North District remain level
Kitchee maintained their unbeaten start with a dominant 5–0 away win over Kowloon City. Adrian Revilla (25th) opened the scoring before Juninho hit a 14-minute hat-trick (45th+1, 52th, 56th), with Yumemi Kanda (47th) also on target.
Kitchee sit first with 14 points; Kowloon City are sixth on eight.
North District kept pace with a 2–1 home win over Southern District. Stefan (35th) put the visitors ahead, but late goals from Samuel Granada (72nd) and Kayke David (88th) turned the match around. North District are second, level on 14 points, while Southern sit ninth with five.
Kitchee maintained their unbeaten start with a dominant 5–0 away win over Kowloon City. Adrian Revilla (25th) opened the scoring before Juninho hit a 14-minute hat-trick (45th+1, 52th, 56th), with Yumemi Kanda (47th) also on target.
Kitchee sit first with 14 points; Kowloon City are sixth on eight.
North District kept pace with a 2–1 home win over Southern District. Stefan (35th) put the visitors ahead, but late goals from Samuel Granada (72nd) and Kayke David (88th) turned the match around. North District are second, level on 14 points, while Southern sit ninth with five.
Defending champions Tai Po FC produced a stunning 6–1 victory over HK Rangers. Kim Min-Kyu’s own goal (48th) opened the floodgates before Paulinho Simionato (51st), Patrick Valverde (56th, 63rd), Kohki Sung (60th) and Michel Renner (81st) completed the rout. Ibrahim Yakubu Nassam (20th) scored for Rangers.
Tai Po are third on 11 points; Rangers fifth with 10.
In other matches, Lee Man secured a 7–1 win over Hong Kong FC while Eastern District defeated Eastern 1–0.
Tai Po are third on 11 points; Rangers fifth with 10.
In other matches, Lee Man secured a 7–1 win over Hong Kong FC while Eastern District defeated Eastern 1–0.