Domestic Leagues
Al Jazira fought back for a share of the points to lead the UAE Pro League while there were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across West Asia.
Saudi Arabia: Al Qadsiah go top
Al Qadsiah moved to the top of the Saudi Pro League with a 2-1 win against Abha.
Taking advantage of Al Hilal not being in action, goals from Mateo Retegui (30th) and Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat secured the points for Al Qadsiah, with Alimami Gory netting a stoppage time consolation for Abha.
Al Qadsiah moved to 22 points, one ahead of Al Hilal with Al Nassr Club - who were also not in action - a further one adrift.
Qatar: Al Rayyan two ahead
Al Rayyan SC had to settle for a goalless draw with Al Gharafa SC but still widened their advantage at the top of the Qatar Stars League.
The stalemate took Al Rayyan to 14 points from six matches, with their cause aided by Al Duhail SC defeating Al Sadd SC.
Defending champions Al Sadd suffered their second defeat, with Tahsin Jamshid scoring in the fifth minute of second-half added time to seal Al Duhail a 3-2 win.
Al Duhail had raced into a two-goal lead through strikes from Jean-Charles Casteletto (9th) and Sultan Al Brake (28th) with Giovani (32nd) and Yusuf Abdurisag (45+4) replying for Al Sadd.
Al Sadd, Al Arabi SC - who defeated Al Shahania 6-0 - and Al Duhail are all on 12 points.
UAE: Draw keeps Al Jazira at summit
Al Jazira came from two goals down to hold Kalba to a 2-2 draw, with the point giving them the UAE Pro League lead.
Benjamin Tetteh (2nd) and Guilherme Biro (8th) put Kalba ahead, with Malcom reducing the deficit in the 25th minute. Vinicius Mello equalised in the 81st, with Al Jazira moving up to 14 points.
A point behind them are Shabab Al Ahli, Al Wasl and Al Ain. Shabab Al Ahli defeated Al Ain 2-0 while Al Wasl beat Baniyas by the same score.
Bahrain: Al Riffa, Al Khaldiya ahead
Al Riffa turned on the style to defeat East Riffa 4-0, with the win keeping them at the top of the Bahraini Premier League.
They sit level on 11 points with Al Khaldiya but lead the standings on goal difference.
Al Khaldiya kept pace with a 2-1 win against Al Ahli while Al Ittifaq Maqaba are a point behind after a 2-2 draw with Manama.
Iraq: Al Karma held but still lead
Al Karma had to settle for a goalless draw with Air Force SC but remained top of the Iraq Stars League.
The pacesetters moved up to 24 points while defending champions Air Force are 12 behind in eighth place.
Newroz and Al Naft are both on 21 points, having defeated Al Minaa and Zakho respectively by 2-0 margins.
Jordan: Al Faisaly in firm control
Al Faisaly stayed five points clear at the top of the Jordanian Pro League with a 4-1 defeat of Al Ramtha.
The victory took Al Faisaly to 13 points, with Al Ramtha losing ground but staying second in the standings.
Also on eight points are Al Wehdat, Al Baqa'a and Al Jazeera.
Al Wehdat edged Al Hussein 1-0, Al Baqa'a shared a goalless draw with Al Saly while Al Jazeera cruised to a 5-1 win against Doqarah.
Kuwait: Al Fahaleel close in
Al Fahaleel defeated Al Shabab 2-0 on Sunday to close in on leaders Kuwait SC in the Premier League.
The victory moved them to nine points, one behind Kuwait SC who can restore a four-point advantage with victory against Al Sulaibikhat on Monday.
Al Qadisiya - who have a match in hand - are also on nine points.
Lebanon: Jwaya stay perfect
Jwaya defeated Riyadi Abbasiyah 2-1 for their third consecutive win as they opened a two-point lead in the Lebanese Premier League.
Tripoli moved into second place following a 3-0 victory against Mabarrah, with Tadamon level on seven points with them after a 4-1 win against Akhaa Ahli.
The Sagesse-Al Ahed tie ended 1-1.
Oman: Djambae stars for Al Nasr
Affane Said Djambae scored in the 38th minute to secure Al Nasr a 1-0 win against Al Seeb, with the victory taking them three points clear at the top of the Oman Pro League.
Saham, who have played a match more, are second after falling to a 3-1 defeat against Fanja SC.
Defeat to Al Nasr left Al Seeb in third but they could drop further should Al Nahda - who are level on points with them - beat Sur Club on Monday.
Syria: Al Karamah, Al Shorta set early pace
Al Karamah sit at the top of the Syrian Premier League following an impressive 3-0 win against Nawair.
The win took them to four points, level with Al Shorta who edged Damascus Al Ahli 1-0.
Al Jaish defeated Qamishli 1-0 while the Hutteen-Al Hurriya tie ended 1-1.
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