Hong Kong: The 2022 league seasons in Japan and Korea Republic got underway over the weekend, with defending champions Kawasaki Frontale and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors each picking up three points in winning starts.
Western United won to stay on top in Australia, while Buriram United are surging away in Thailand and there was more drama in Indonesia, where five sides remain in the hunt for the title.
Lion City Sailors claimed the Singapore Community Shield and, after several weeks without games, Macau’s Liga de Elite also resumed, so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest rounds of fixtures from across East Asia and ASEAN.
Japan: Defending champions open with a win
After losing the Super Cup to Urawa Red Diamonds last weekend, defending champions Kawasaki Frontale responded in perfect fashion by opening their J1 League season with a 1-0 victory against FC Tokyo. .....
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