Hong Kong: After a defeat to reigning champions Yokohama F. Marinos in their last outing, league leaders Vissel Kobe returned to winning ways in Japan by defeating Shonan Bellmare 2-0 on Saturday but are under pressure from Sanfrecce Hiroshima who edged Cerezo Osaka 1-0 to stay two points behind.

In China PR, the honours were even as Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua met in a crunch Shanghai Derby on Sunday while defending champions Wuhan Three Towns defeated newly promoted Qingdao Hainiu 3-0 as they continue to rebound from a shaky start to their title defence.

Defending champions Ulsan Hyundai were made to sweat for a 2-1 victory against Gwangju FC in Korea Republic and now enjoy a six-point advantage at the top while there were also matches in Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei and Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across East Asia.


Japan: Vissel shrug off loss to Marinos

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VISSEL KOBE 2-0 SHONAN BELLMARE

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A stunning free-kick from left-back Ryo Hatsuse and a late second from midfielder Hotaru Yamaguchi helped leaders Vissel Kobe bounce back from last week’s defeat to Yokohama F. Marinos by overcoming visitors Shonan Bellmare 2-0 in J1 League on Sunday. .....

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