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In Korea Republic, Ulsan HD’s lead was reduced to four points after a goalless draw with Gimcheon Sanmu while in Japan, Sanfrecce Hiroshima missed the chance to go four clear at the top after stumbling 2-1 against Shonan Bellmare.
There was also action in Hong Kong, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week's domestic action across East Asia.
China: Shanghai Shenhua reach summit
Shanghai Shenhua took over the Chinese Super League top spot after a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Henan FC.
It was a different scenario at Shanghai Port, who were shocked 3-1 at Pudong Football Stadium by a resurgent Chengdu Rongcheng, leaving Shenhua in front by a point with two rounds left to play.
Elsewhere, Beijing FC were the biggest winners of the week after scoring six unanswered goals past Qingdao Hainiu to stay fourth, six adrift of Chengdu, while Shandong Taishan are fifth after seeing off Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 4-1.
Japan: Sanfrecce, Vissel drop points
Satoshi Tanaka blasted in a second-half stoppage-time winner as Shonan Bellmare came from behind to stun Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 at home on Saturday, ending the J1 leaders' 11-game unbeaten run.
Hiroshima could have opened up a four-point lead but remained on 65 points instead, only one above Vissel Kobe who lost 2-0 to FC Tokyo on Friday. Third-placed Machida Zelvia are on 60 points following a late 1-1 draw at Kashiwa Reysol.
At the other end of the table, Sagan Tosu's 13-year J1 run will end this season as they were relegated after a 2-0 defeat at 10-man Kyoto Sanga.
Korea Republic: Gangwon close in on Ulsan
Gangwon FC made a good start in the first game of the K League 1 final round after defeating FC Seoul 1-0 to climb to second in the standings.
Ulsan Hyundai’s lead at the top was slashed to four points after being held to a 0-0 draw by Gimcheon Sangmu, who are third on 57 points.
In other matches, Pohang Steelers drew 1-1 with Suwon FC, Incheon fell 2-1 to Jeju FC while Daejeon Hana Citizen claimed a 2-0 win against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.
Hong Kong: Eastern hold advantage
Eastern maintained their three-point lead in the Hong Kong Premier League after registering their fifth win of the season with a 4-0 victory over Hong Kong FC.
Tai Po kept pace after seeing off Kitchee FC 1-0, courtesy of a Lucas Silva strike in the 72nd minute, to stay second ahead of Kowloon City, who edged Southern District 2-1.
Defending champions Lee Man are four points off the pace after bouncing back with a 4-1 defeat of Northern District.
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