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. .....