Only three points separate the top four in Korea Republic as leaders Gimcheon Sangmu, defending champions Ulsan Hyundai and Pohang Steelers all dropped points during the week, allowing fourth-placed Gangwon to move closer to the summit by defeating Gwangju 2-0 on Sunday.
Shanghai Shenhua registered a resounding 6-0 win against Shandong Taishan to remain within touching distance of leaders Shanghai Port in China PR while there were also matches taking place in Mongolia and Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at last week’s action from across East Asia.
Japan: Contenders Gamba rout Marinos
Gamba Osaka recorded a 4-0 win against Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday to continue their push for the J1 League title. Juan Alano, Dawhan, Takashi Usami and Issam Jebali were on target as Dani Poyatos’ side inflicted a fourth straight loss on Marinos and stayed five points behind leaders Machida Zelvia who edged Nagoya Grampus 1-0. .....