
Domestic Leagues
Al Gharafa SC continue to lead in Qatar while Al Ain SC remained hot in the United Arab Emirates.
There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon and Oman so get up to speed with the domestic action across West Asia with the-AFC.com.
There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon and Oman so get up to speed with the domestic action across West Asia with the-AFC.com.
Saudi Arabia: Ronaldo keeps Al Nassr perfect
Cristiano Ronaldo netted both goals - the second from the penalty spot in stoppage time - as Al Nassr Club edged Al Feiha 2-1 in their Saudi Pro League tie on Saturday.
Having gone behind to Jason's 13th minute strike, Ronaldo drew Al Nassr level in the 37th minute but the Riyadh-based side were then left frustrated by Al Feiha's resilient defence.
Cristiano Ronaldo netted both goals - the second from the penalty spot in stoppage time - as Al Nassr Club edged Al Feiha 2-1 in their Saudi Pro League tie on Saturday.
Having gone behind to Jason's 13th minute strike, Ronaldo drew Al Nassr level in the 37th minute but the Riyadh-based side were then left frustrated by Al Feiha's resilient defence.
Ronaldo, however, had the final say after a VAR review awarded Al Nassr a penalty deep into stoppage time, with the captain stroking home for the eighth goal of his campaign.
The win kept Al Nassr perfect with seven wins as they erased the disappointment of being knocked out of the Saudi King's Cup in midweek by Al Ittihad Club.
The win kept Al Nassr perfect with seven wins as they erased the disappointment of being knocked out of the Saudi King's Cup in midweek by Al Ittihad Club.
Al Taawoun stayed second, three points behind, with a 2-0 win against Al Qadisyah while Al Hilal SFC are one adrift in third, edging Al Shabab 1-0 with Marcos Leonardo netting the winner in the 36th minute.
Al Ahli Saudi FC were held 1-1 by Al Riyadh while Al Ittihad shared the spoils with Al Khaleej following a 4-4 thriller, with the defending champions - reduced to 10 men in the 32nd minute following Fabinho's red card - scoring twice in second half added time.
Al Ahli Saudi FC were held 1-1 by Al Riyadh while Al Ittihad shared the spoils with Al Khaleej following a 4-4 thriller, with the defending champions - reduced to 10 men in the 32nd minute following Fabinho's red card - scoring twice in second half added time.
Qatar: Al Gharafa continue to shine
Al Gharafa opened two-point lead at the top of the Qatar Stars League with a 3-1 defeat of Al Duhail SC.
Seydou Sano put Al Gharafa ahead in the 23rd minute with Luis Alberto equalising in first half stoppage time. Joselu, however, settled the proceedings with a brace, netting in the 55th and 90+3 (penalty) minutes as the leaders moved up to 19 points.
Al Gharafa opened two-point lead at the top of the Qatar Stars League with a 3-1 defeat of Al Duhail SC.
Seydou Sano put Al Gharafa ahead in the 23rd minute with Luis Alberto equalising in first half stoppage time. Joselu, however, settled the proceedings with a brace, netting in the 55th and 90+3 (penalty) minutes as the leaders moved up to 19 points.
Al Shamal were equally impressive, defeating Umm Salal 5-0 on Saturday to sit in second, ahead of Qatar SC on goal difference.
Previous leaders Qatar SC lost ground following a 1-0 defeat to Al Wakrah while defending champions Al Sadd SC rediscovered their form to beat Al Rayyan 5-1, with Roberto Firmino bagging a brace.
Previous leaders Qatar SC lost ground following a 1-0 defeat to Al Wakrah while defending champions Al Sadd SC rediscovered their form to beat Al Rayyan 5-1, with Roberto Firmino bagging a brace.
UAE: Al Ain stay sizzling hot
Al Ain FC continued their pursuit of the UAE Pro League title with a 3-0 win against Ajman.
Goals from Matias Palacios (10th), Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba (60th, penalty) and Alejando Romero (81st) moved Al Ain to 19 points, two ahead of Al Wahda.
Al Ain FC continued their pursuit of the UAE Pro League title with a 3-0 win against Ajman.
Goals from Matias Palacios (10th), Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba (60th, penalty) and Alejando Romero (81st) moved Al Ain to 19 points, two ahead of Al Wahda.
Al Wahda edged Al Nasr 3-2 while defending champions Shabab Al Ahli are two points behind in third following a 2-0 defeat of Sharjah FC.
Bahrain: Khalidiya draw level with Malkiya
Khalidiya capitalised on Malkiya dropping points to draw level at the top of the Bahraini Premier League.
Khalidiya defeated Al Riffa 2-0 on Saturday, with Malkiya being held 1-1 by Al Ahli, with both teams on 12 points.
Khalidiya capitalised on Malkiya dropping points to draw level at the top of the Bahraini Premier League.
Khalidiya defeated Al Riffa 2-0 on Saturday, with Malkiya being held 1-1 by Al Ahli, with both teams on 12 points.
Both leapfrogged defending champions Al Muharraq SC, who are one point behind but have a match in hand.
Iraq: Erbil hang on to lead
Erbil carved out a 1-0 victory against Newroz SC to stay top of the Iraq Stars League.
The win moved them to 16 points, three ahead of Diyala who suffered a 2-1 defeat against Air Force SC.
Erbil carved out a 1-0 victory against Newroz SC to stay top of the Iraq Stars League.
The win moved them to 16 points, three ahead of Diyala who suffered a 2-1 defeat against Air Force SC.
The victory saw Air Force Club draw level on points with Erbil, with defending champions Al Shorta a point adrift following a 1-0 defeat of Al Karma.
Kuwait: Draw blow for Kazma
Kazma squandered a chance to draw level with leaders Kuwait SC after settling for a 1-1 draw with Al Fahaleel.
The result moved Kazma to 11 points, two adrift of Kuwait SC who play on Tuesday.
Kazma squandered a chance to draw level with leaders Kuwait SC after settling for a 1-1 draw with Al Fahaleel.
The result moved Kazma to 11 points, two adrift of Kuwait SC who play on Tuesday.
Al Qadsia and Al Salmiya are also on 11 points with the former defeating Al Tadhamon 3-0 and the latter drawing 0-0 with Al Shabab.
Lebanon: Nejmeh simply unstoppable
Nejmeh SC made it six wins out of six with an impressive 4-0 defeat of Al Ahed.
The defeat meant the end of Al Ahed's perfect start to the season and left them three points behind.
Nejmeh SC made it six wins out of six with an impressive 4-0 defeat of Al Ahed.
The defeat meant the end of Al Ahed's perfect start to the season and left them three points behind.
Sagesse defeated Reyady Abaseya 3-0 on Sunday to move into third place with 13 points.
Mabarrah and Racing Beirut played to a goalless draw.
Mabarrah and Racing Beirut played to a goalless draw.
Oman: Al Nahda on fire
Al Nahda maintained their position at the top of the Oman Pro League with a 4-2 defeat of Sur.
They moved up to 13 points, three ahead of Al Seeb who were not in action and have a match in hand.
Al Nahda maintained their position at the top of the Oman Pro League with a 4-2 defeat of Sur.
They moved up to 13 points, three ahead of Al Seeb who were not in action and have a match in hand.
Oman Club lost ground after being held to a goalless draw by Al Khaburah while Sohar moved up to fourth with a 3-0 win against Ibri.
Saham won 2-1 against Al Rustaq while Dhofar drew 1-1 with Samail.
Saham won 2-1 against Al Rustaq while Dhofar drew 1-1 with Samail.