
Domestic Leagues
Al Sadd SC were equally impressive in Qatar while the action in UAE was sizzling as three teams lead the early race.
There was also action in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic scene across West Asia.
There was also action in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic scene across West Asia.
Saudi Arabia: Al Nassr stay perfect
Two wins in as many matches the past week saw Al Nassr Club maintain top spot in the Saudi Pro League.
The defending champions came from 2-0 down to beat Al Ettifaq in midweek, with Sadio Mane's second of the game in added time clinching Al Nassr the points.
Two wins in as many matches the past week saw Al Nassr Club maintain top spot in the Saudi Pro League.
The defending champions came from 2-0 down to beat Al Ettifaq in midweek, with Sadio Mane's second of the game in added time clinching Al Nassr the points.
That was followed by another come from behind win - this time a 2-1 victory against Al Taawoun, who took the lead through Bassam Al Hurayji in the 11th minute.
Samu Costa's first half added time equaliser sparked the comeback with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the winner in the 50th.
Samu Costa's first half added time equaliser sparked the comeback with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the winner in the 50th.
Al Hilal also stayed perfect, defeating Al Khaleej 5-1 with five different players scoring.
They sit three points behind Al Nassr but have a game in hand, with the four-time Asian champions to meet Al Ahli Saudi FC on Tuesday.
Al Ahli will be determined to bounce back after suffering a 3-1 loss to Al Kholood on Saturday.
The win moved Al Kholood to eight points, level with Al Ittihad Club who played to a goalless draw with Al Fateh.
They sit three points behind Al Nassr but have a game in hand, with the four-time Asian champions to meet Al Ahli Saudi FC on Tuesday.
Al Ahli will be determined to bounce back after suffering a 3-1 loss to Al Kholood on Saturday.
The win moved Al Kholood to eight points, level with Al Ittihad Club who played to a goalless draw with Al Fateh.
Qatar: Al Sadd in sizzling form
Al Sadd SC stayed top of the Qatar Stars League following a 6-2 defeat of Qatar SC.
Al Sadd SC stayed top of the Qatar Stars League following a 6-2 defeat of Qatar SC.
Paulo Otavio Rosa Silva scored a brace with Yusuf Abdurisag, Roberto Firmino, Claudinho and Akram Afif also finding the back of the net. Joao Pedro Pereira and Pau Prim scored for Qatar SC.
Al Rayyan SC stayed level on six points with Al Sadd following a 2-1 defeat of Al Wakrah.
Al Shamal SC and Al Duhail SC are on four points, with the former defeating Al Gharafa 3-1 and the latter drawing 1-1 with Al Arabi.
Al Rayyan SC stayed level on six points with Al Sadd following a 2-1 defeat of Al Wakrah.
Al Shamal SC and Al Duhail SC are on four points, with the former defeating Al Gharafa 3-1 and the latter drawing 1-1 with Al Arabi.
UAE: Trio continue fine starts
Al Jazira, Shabab Al Ahli and Al Ain each registered their third consecutive wins to maintain their perfect start to the season.
Al Jazira, Shabab Al Ahli and Al Ain each registered their third consecutive wins to maintain their perfect start to the season.
Al Jazira, who lead the standings on goal difference, cruised 3-0 past Ajman while Shabab Al Ahli edged Al Wasl 1-0, with Guilherme Bala scoring in the 54th minute.
Defending champions Al Ain came from behind to defeat Al Nasr, who took the lead through Chris Bedia in the 43rd minute. Ramy Rabia equalised in the 58th with Giorgos Giakoumakis netting the winner four minutes later.
Defending champions Al Ain came from behind to defeat Al Nasr, who took the lead through Chris Bedia in the 43rd minute. Ramy Rabia equalised in the 58th with Giorgos Giakoumakis netting the winner four minutes later.
Bahrain: Season kicks off
Al Khalidiya, Sitra, Al Hidd and Al Riffa kicked off their bid for the Bahraini Premier League title with victories.
Al Khalidiya, Sitra, Al Hidd and Al Riffa kicked off their bid for the Bahraini Premier League title with victories.
Defending champions Al Khalidiya raced to a 7-2 win against Al Najma, Sitra cruised 3-0 past Malkiya, Al Hidd defeated East Riffa 2-0 while Al Riffa beat Al Ittifaq Maqaba by a similar margin.
Al Muharraq SC were held 1-1 by Al Ahli with A'Ali and Manama also sharing points.
Al Muharraq SC were held 1-1 by Al Ahli with A'Ali and Manama also sharing points.
Iraq: Al Zawraa in pole
Al Zawraa took the Iraq Stars League top spot with a 4-0 defeat of Zakho, moving up to eight points.
Al Zawraa took the Iraq Stars League top spot with a 4-0 defeat of Zakho, moving up to eight points.
Al Karma are level on points with Al Zawraa after a 2-0 win against Karbalaa on Sunday, with the pacesetters sitting a point ahead of Al Mina'a, Erbil, Mosul and Al Shorta.
Al Mina'a meet Erbil later on Monday and victory for either will see them taking the top spot.
Defending champions Air Force SC were held 1-1 by Naft Maysan, their fourth consecutive draw.
Al Mina'a meet Erbil later on Monday and victory for either will see them taking the top spot.
Defending champions Air Force SC were held 1-1 by Naft Maysan, their fourth consecutive draw.
Kuwait: Al Nasr in front
Al Nasr hold the early advantage in Kuwait after edging Al Fahaleel 2-1 for their second successive win.
Al Nasr hold the early advantage in Kuwait after edging Al Fahaleel 2-1 for their second successive win.
Jahra also edged Al Arabi 2-1 while the remaining sides will be in action over the next two days, with defending champions Kuwait SC having opened their campaign in midweek with a 3-3 draw with Al Arabi.
Oman: Al Seeb start in style
Al Seeb Club defeated Bahla 3-1 as the Oman Pro League season kicked off over the weekend.
Al Nasr were also winners, beating Fanja 2-0 with the remaining teams in action over the next two days.
Al Seeb Club defeated Bahla 3-1 as the Oman Pro League season kicked off over the weekend.
Al Nasr were also winners, beating Fanja 2-0 with the remaining teams in action over the next two days.