Hong Kong: Incheon United continued their fine start to the K League 1 campaign as a narrow 1-0 win over Seongnam FC saw them climb to second in the early-season standings.
In Japan, meanwhile, Kawasaki Frontale will take a four-point lead into the international break after beating Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Saturday, a day after second-placed Yokohama F. Marinos could only manage a draw against Sagan Tosu.
Bringing you to date with the most recent round of fixtures in both countries, here’s the-AFC.com’s weekly East Asia wrap.
Korea Republic: Incheon go level with Ulsan
Incheon have now won four of their six games and joined Ulsan Hyundai on 13 points, although the Horangi’s East Coast Derby against Pohang Steelers was postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak within their squad. .....
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