In Korea Republic, title rivals Ulsan Hyundai and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors both claimed wins in the first set of fixtures since the league split in two, while Daegu FC secured a crucial three points at the bottom end of the table.
Elsewhere, Wu Lei was on the scoresheet for the first time since returning to China PR while there was also action in Mongolia, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at the games from across East Asia.
Japan: Marinos increase lead as Frontale stumble
J1 League leaders Yokohama F. Marinos moved closer to being crowned champions after they extended their advantage at the top of the table to eight points following a 4-0 away win over Nagoya Grampus on Saturday in which Kota Mizunuma bagged a brace and substitutes Leo Ceara and Joel Chima Fujita scored late goals.
8️⃣ point lead, 4️⃣ games left!
— J.LEAGUE Official EN (@J_League_En) October 2, 2022
⚓️🏆 Can @prompt_fmarinos finish the job? pic.twitter.com/VVuq3kOQOR