Wu Lei continues to score goals for fun in China PR as his hat-trick helped defending champions Shanghai Port preserve their two-point lead over rivals Shanghai Shenhua at the top following a 3-1 defeat of Zhejiang FC while Shandong Taishan suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Beijing FC on Sunday.
Machida Zeliva’s lead in Japan increased to five points after a crucial 3-1 victory against Gamba Osaka while there were also matches taking place in Mongolia, Chinese Taipei, Macau and Guam, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at last week’s action from across East Asia.
Korea Republic: Sangmu capitalise on Ulsan slip-up
Gimcheon Sangmu returned to the top of the K League 1 standings for the first time since April after they overcame Daegu FC 2-0 on Saturday while defending champions Ulsan Hyundai dropped to second place after they were beaten 2-1 by third-placed Pohang Steelers for whom Hong Yun-sang and Lee Ho-jae scored in the derby win. .....