Shanghai Port opened their 2025 Chinese Super League campaign with a 3-1 win over Shenzhen Peng City on Sunday.

 

Matheus Jussa opened the scoring in the third minute with Gustavo netting either side of Matt Orr's solitary goal for Shenzhen Peng City as the defending champions got their opening three points.

Beijing FC defeated Yunnan Yukun 2-0 in a match which saw both teams reduced to 10 men. Fabio Abreu and Cao Yongjing were Beijing's scorers.

 

Shanghai Shenhua edged 2-1 past Changchun Yatai, Chengdu Rongcheng triumphed 1-0 over Wuhan Three Towns while Qingdao Hainiu played to a 2-2 draw with Qingdao West Coast.

Shimizu S-Pulse took pole position on goal difference after a 2-0 victory over Albirex Niigata, who were reduced to 10 men in the 26th minute after Hiroki Akiyama was sent off.

Capixaba gave Shimizu the lead in first-half stoppage time, and Kai Matsuzaki sealed the win in the 62nd minute.

 

Sanfrecce Hiroshima also made it two wins out of two with a 1-0 defeat of Yokohama F. Marinos, with a 49th minute Ryo Germain penalty sealing the points.

 

Shonan Bellmare also moved up to six points after a 2-1 triumph over Cerezo Osaka with Akito Suzuki netting both their goals.

Defending champions Vissel Kobe had to settle for a second successive draw after a 2-2 stalemate with Nagoya Grampus.

 

In other fixtures, Kawasaki Frontale were held 1-1 draw by Kashiwa Reysol, while Kashima Antlers secured an emphatic 4-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy.

Daegu FC opened a two-point lead in K League 1 after a 3-1 win over Suwon FC on Saturday.

 

Bruno Lamas converted from the spot in the 19th minute with a Lee Yong own goal in the 53rd widening their lead. Caio Marcelo added the third in the 70th minute, while Anderson Oliveira pulled one back for Suwon in stoppage time.

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Gwangju FC played to a 2-2 draw.

 

Gwangju’s Jasir Asani opened the scoring in the 14th minute with Andrea Compagno equalising in the 21st minute. Oh Hoo-sung restored Gwangju's lead in the 63rd but Compagno scored again three minutes later as Jeonbuk moved into second place on four points.

Defending champions Ulsan HD, who opened their campaign with a 1-0 defeat against Anyang, got on the winning trail with a 2-0 victory against Daejeon.

 

In other matches, Jeju were beaten 3-2 by Gimcheon Sangmu, FC Seoul edged Anyang 2-1 and Gangwon defeated Pohang Steelers 2-1.

Tai Po earned a 3-2 win over Southern District to maintain their position at the top of the league

 

Southern District’s Ho Yin Wong gave them the lead in the 11th minute, but Tai Po responded through Lucas Silva in the 17th minute. Marcao put Tai Po ahead in the 44th minute, and Kevin Padilla extended their lead in the 65th.

Southern District’s Shu Sasaki pulled one back in the 79th minute, but Tai Po held on for the victory.

 

Lee Man Warriors stayed second with a 3-0 win against Hong Kong FC.

 

Everton Camargo opened the scoring in the 50th minute with Henri Anier doubling the lead in the 86th. Hong Kong’s Jack Sealy was sent off in the 76th minute after picking up a second yellow card with Camargo completing his brace in stoppage time.

 

In other matches, Eastern triumphed 5-1 over Kowloon City while Hong Kong Rangers defeated North District 3-1.