Shanghai Shenhua stayed five points clear in the Chinese Super League after a 4–0 defeat of Zhejiang FC as their city rivals and reigning champions Shanghai Port registered a resounding 6-0 victory against Shenzhen Peng City on Sunday.
Vissel Kobe got their title defence back on track in Japan after they overcame Nagoya Grampus 2-0 on Friday while matches also took place in Hong Kong, Mongolia, Chinese Taipei and Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the action from across East Asia.
Korea Republic: Late win keeps Pohang top
Kim Jong-woo came off the bench to score a dramatic 95th-minute winner as Pohang Steelers edged Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 1-0 on Saturday to stay one point clear at the top of K League 1. Park Tae-ha’s side had also posted a more comfortable 4-2 win against Gangwon during the midweek, powered by a hat-trick from Jeong Jae-hee. .....