Hong Kong: The top two met in Japan over the weekend and frontrunners Yokohama F. Marinos dealt a huge blow to their title rivals by seeing off second-placed Kashima Antlers 2-0 to move eight points clear.
The gap in Korea Republic remains five points with pacesetters Ulsan Hyundai and second-placed Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors both recording wins, while there were also fixtures in Chinese Taipei, so join the-AFC.com as we review the action from across East Asia.
Japan: Marinos power on as Kawasaki beaten
Brazilian Elber and Tomoki Iwata were on the scoresheet with a goal in each half as Yokohama F. Marinos defeated Kashima Antlers 2-0 on Saturday to open up an eight-point lead at the top of the J1 League as Kevin Muscat’s team returned to winning ways having drawn their past two games. .....
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