Domestic Leagues
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors widened their lead in Korea Republic and Shanghai Shenhua won the battle of the top two in China PR.
In Mongolia, Falcons extended their lead in the title race after defeating closest rivals Khangarid.
Join the-AFC.com as we recap the latest round of domestic action across East Asia.
In Mongolia, Falcons extended their lead in the title race after defeating closest rivals Khangarid.
Join the-AFC.com as we recap the latest round of domestic action across East Asia.
Japan: Vissel on top
Vissel Kobe climbed to first in the J1 League with a 2–1 win against Okayama on Sunday. Erik gave Kobe the lead in the 30th minute before Taisei Miyashiro doubled their advantage in the 64th.
Ataru Esaka pulled one back for Okayama deep into stoppage time, but the visitors held on to move to 46 points. Okayama sit 11th with 30.
Vissel Kobe climbed to first in the J1 League with a 2–1 win against Okayama on Sunday. Erik gave Kobe the lead in the 30th minute before Taisei Miyashiro doubled their advantage in the 64th.
Ataru Esaka pulled one back for Okayama deep into stoppage time, but the visitors held on to move to 46 points. Okayama sit 11th with 30.
Kashima Antlers came out on top in a five-goal thriller against previous leaders Kashiwa Reysol, winning 3–2 at home.
Leonardo de Sousa Pereira opened the scoring in the fifth minute and Naomichi Ueda made it 2–0 before half-time. Kashiwa responded through Tomoya Koyamatsu (43rd) and Yusuke Segawa (76th), but Yuta Matsumura struck in stoppage time to seal the win.
Leonardo de Sousa Pereira opened the scoring in the fifth minute and Naomichi Ueda made it 2–0 before half-time. Kashiwa responded through Tomoya Koyamatsu (43rd) and Yusuke Segawa (76th), but Yuta Matsumura struck in stoppage time to seal the win.
Kashima now sit second with 44 points, level with third-placed Kashiwa but ahead on goal difference.
In other matches, Sanfrecce Hiroshima defeated Albirex Niigata 2–0, Gamba Osaka stunned Kawasaki Frontale with a 2–1 away win and FC Tokyo edged Urawa Reds 3–2.
In other matches, Sanfrecce Hiroshima defeated Albirex Niigata 2–0, Gamba Osaka stunned Kawasaki Frontale with a 2–1 away win and FC Tokyo edged Urawa Reds 3–2.
Korea Republic: Jeonbuk extend lead, Ulsan fall again
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors pulled five points clear at the top of K League 1 after a dramatic 3–2 comeback win over Pohang Steelers.
Trailing 2–0 after first-half goals from Hong Yun-sang and Lee Ho-jae, Jeonbuk responded through Lee Seung-woo (65th) and Tiago Orobo (80th) before a stoppage-time own goal by Ho-jae completed the turnaround. Jeonbuk now lead with 48 points, while Pohang are fifth on 32.
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors pulled five points clear at the top of K League 1 after a dramatic 3–2 comeback win over Pohang Steelers.
Trailing 2–0 after first-half goals from Hong Yun-sang and Lee Ho-jae, Jeonbuk responded through Lee Seung-woo (65th) and Tiago Orobo (80th) before a stoppage-time own goal by Ho-jae completed the turnaround. Jeonbuk now lead with 48 points, while Pohang are fifth on 32.
Daejeon Hana missed the chance to gain ground after a late collapse saw them draw 2–2 with Gangwon.
Goals from a Kim Hyeon-ug penalty in the 51st minute and Hernandes Rodrigues in the 60th had Daejeon in control, but Mo Jae-hyeon and Kim Kun-hee scored in the fifth and sixth minutes of time added on respectively to rescue a point for Gangwon. Daejeon sit second with 36 points, Gangwon are eighth on 29.
Goals from a Kim Hyeon-ug penalty in the 51st minute and Hernandes Rodrigues in the 60th had Daejeon in control, but Mo Jae-hyeon and Kim Kun-hee scored in the fifth and sixth minutes of time added on respectively to rescue a point for Gangwon. Daejeon sit second with 36 points, Gangwon are eighth on 29.
Defending champions Ulsan HD lost 1–0 to FC Seoul, with Jesse Lingard scoring the winner in the 42nd minute. Seoul move up to fourth with 33 points; Ulsan sit in seventh on 30.
In other matches, Gimcheon Sangmu beat Daegu 3–2, Suwon FC edged Gwangju 2–1 and Jeju claimed a 2–0 win over Anyang.
In other matches, Gimcheon Sangmu beat Daegu 3–2, Suwon FC edged Gwangju 2–1 and Jeju claimed a 2–0 win over Anyang.
China PR: Shenhua take control, Port stay in chase
Shanghai Shenhua won the top-of-the-table clash against Beijing FC 3–1 to reclaim first place in the Chinese Super League.
Goals from Luis Asue (7th), Wu Xi (21st) and Yu Hanchao (90+7) sealed the win, with Goncalo Rodrigues scoring Beijing’s only goal in the 26th minute. Shenhua now top the standings with 41 points; Beijing drop to second with 38.
Shanghai Shenhua won the top-of-the-table clash against Beijing FC 3–1 to reclaim first place in the Chinese Super League.
Goals from Luis Asue (7th), Wu Xi (21st) and Yu Hanchao (90+7) sealed the win, with Goncalo Rodrigues scoring Beijing’s only goal in the 26th minute. Shenhua now top the standings with 41 points; Beijing drop to second with 38.
Defending champions Shanghai Port kept pace with a 3–1 win away to Changchun Yatai.
After a first-half own goal by Abduhamit Abdugheni gave Port the lead, strikes from Gabrielzinho (71st) and Xu Xin (90+12) ensuring victory. Ohi Omoijuanfo converted a late penalty for Yatai, who sit 16th with 15 points. Port are third on 37.
In other matches, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers beat Chengdu Rongcheng 2–1, Dalian Zhixing stunned Shandong Taishan 2–0 and Zhejiang defeated Yunnan Yukun 3–1.
After a first-half own goal by Abduhamit Abdugheni gave Port the lead, strikes from Gabrielzinho (71st) and Xu Xin (90+12) ensuring victory. Ohi Omoijuanfo converted a late penalty for Yatai, who sit 16th with 15 points. Port are third on 37.
In other matches, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers beat Chengdu Rongcheng 2–1, Dalian Zhixing stunned Shandong Taishan 2–0 and Zhejiang defeated Yunnan Yukun 3–1.
Mongolia: Falcons sign off in style
Champions SP Falcons ended their campaign with a 2–1 win over Khangarid. The win meant they secured their second successive Mongolian Premier League title with 67 points, with Khangarid - who still have a match remaining - trailing in second on 54.
Champions SP Falcons ended their campaign with a 2–1 win over Khangarid. The win meant they secured their second successive Mongolian Premier League title with 67 points, with Khangarid - who still have a match remaining - trailing in second on 54.
FC Ulaanbaatar finished third after a narrow 1–0 win against Deren, who ended their campaign a point behind in fourth with 50 points.
In other matches, Khoromkhon beat Hunters 4–2, while Tuv Azarganuud defeated Brera Ilch 4–1.
In other matches, Khoromkhon beat Hunters 4–2, while Tuv Azarganuud defeated Brera Ilch 4–1.
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