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East Asia Wrap: Kitchee champions of Hong Kong; Marinos close in

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May 8, 2023

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Hong Kong: Kitchee SC secured their third consecutive Hong Kong Premier League crown by salvaging a point in a 2-2 draw against title challengers Lee Man FC on Sunday in a nail-biting final game of the season that saw them finish two points clear at the top.

Yokohama F. Marinos are within two points of Vissel Kobe at the top of the standings in Japan after the defending champions posted back-to-back wins against Sagan Tosu and Kyoto Sanga while the leaders threw away a two-goal lead against high-flying Nagoya Grampus last Wednesday.

In Korea Republic, reigning champions Ulsan Hyundai increased their advantage at the top of the standings to eight points with a 3-0 defeat of Daegu FC and there were also matches in China PR, Chinese Taipei, Macau and Guam, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across East Asia.


Hong Kong: Kitchee secure Premier League title


Kitchee SC emerged the winners of the Hong Kong Premier League on Sunday after holding Lee Man FC to a 2-2 draw in a top-of-the-table clash at Mong Kok Stadium. The table-toppers just had to avoid a defeat against second-placed Lee Man to be complete a hat-trick of titles and did so with a late equaliser from Andy Russell. .....


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