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East Asia Wrap: Chengdu held but stay top; Kashima extend lead; Seoul hit five

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu held but stay top; Kashima extend lead; Seoul hit five

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng dropped points for the first time this season but remain top of the Chinese Super League, while Kashima Antlers tightened their grip on Group A in Japan with another strong week.

In Korea Republic, FC Seoul surged to the summit with a dominant win, while Kitchee SC continued their control in Hong Kong. The-AFC.com reviews the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu stay perfect; Kashima remain unbeaten

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu stay perfect; Kashima remain unbeaten

Hong Kong: Chengdu Rongcheng FC maintained their perfect start to the Chinese Super League season, while defending champions Shanghai Port FC bounced back emphatically in their second outing.

In Japan, Kashima Antlers remained unbeaten at the top of Group A as Vissel Kobe moved into first place in Group B. Ulsan HD and FC Seoul set the early pace in Korea Republic, while Kitchee and Shao Jiang delivered commanding victories in Hong Kong and Macau respectively.

Join the the-AFC.com for a look back at the past week’s domestic action in East Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Port stunned on opening day; Kashima extend lead

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Port stunned on opening day; Kashima extend lead

Hong Kong: Defending champions Shanghai Port FC suffered a shock defeat on the opening weekend of the Chinese Super League, while Chengdu Rongcheng FC surged to the top after an emphatic win.

In Japan’s group stage action, Kashima Antlers strengthened their position at the summit of Group A and Gamba Osaka moved clear in Group B.

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC dropped points again in Korea Republic as the new season gathered pace, while Must IPO delivered a 13-goal performance in Macau. Join the the-AFC.com for a look back at the past week’s domestic action across East Asia.

Qualifiers - Group C: N. Mariana Islands 0-2 Macau; Vietnam 4-0 Malaysia; Singapore 1-1 Hong Kong, China

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: N. Mariana Islands 0-2 Macau; Vietnam 4-0 Malaysia; Singapore 1-1 Hong Kong, China

Hanoi: Vietnam were at their devastating best as they defeated Malaysia 4-0 in their Qualifiers Group C tie on Sunday to book their place at the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™.

Macau ended their campaign on a positive note with a 2-0 win over Northern Mariana Islands while Singapore and Hong Kong, China shared a 1-1 stalemate.

Qualifiers - Group C: Malaysia 2-1 Singapore; Macau 0-4 Vietnam; Hong Kong, China 4-0 Northern Mariana Islands

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Malaysia 2-1 Singapore; Macau 0-4 Vietnam; Hong Kong, China 4-0 Northern Mariana Islands

Hanoi: Malaysia and Vietnam will face off for the Group C top spot after registering their third consecutive wins in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers on Friday.

Malaysia edged Singapore 2-1 while Vietnam defeated Macau 4-0, with the group hosts holding a superior goal difference going into Sunday’s showdown.

Hong Kong, China defeated Northern Mariana Islands in the group’s other match. 

Qualifiers - Group C: N. Mariana Islands 1-2 Singapore; Vietnam 2-0 Hong Kong, China; Macau 0-5 Malaysia

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: N. Mariana Islands 1-2 Singapore; Vietnam 2-0 Hong Kong, China; Macau 0-5 Malaysia

Hanoi: Vietnam and Malaysia remained in a dead heat for the ticket to the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ after registering their third consecutive wins in Group C of the Qualifiers on Wednesday. 

Vietnam defeated Hong Kong, China 2-0 while Malaysia cruised 5-0 past Macau. Singapore, meanwhile, left it late to seal a hard-fought 2-1 win over Northern Mariana Islands.

Qualifiers - Group C: Malaysia 1-0 Hong Kong, China; Singapore 1-1 Macau; Vietnam 14-0 Northern Mariana Islands

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Malaysia 1-0 Hong Kong, China; Singapore 1-1 Macau; Vietnam 14-0 Northern Mariana Islands

Hanoi: Malaysia and Vietnam recorded second successive wins in Group C of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers on Monday. 

Malaysia edged Hong Kong, China 1-0 while Vietnam cruised to an emphatic 14-0 victory over Northern Mariana Islands. Singapore left it late to hold Macau to a 1-1 stalemate.

Qualifiers - Group C: Hong Kong, China 2-0 Macau; Malaysia 13-0 N. Mariana Islands; Singapore 0-6 Vietnam

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Hong Kong, China 2-0 Macau; Malaysia 13-0 N. Mariana Islands; Singapore 0-6 Vietnam

Hanoi: Malaysia and Vietnam registered emphatic wins while there was a triumphant start for Hong Kong, China as well in Group C of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™Qualifiers on Saturday.

Malaysia cruised 13-0 past Northern Mariana Islands, Vietnam saw off Singapore with a 6-0 win while Hong Kong, China defeated Macau 2-0. 

Qualifiers - Group C: Myanmar 7-0 Macau

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Myanmar 7-0 Macau

Yangon: Myanmar registered an emphatic 7-0 win over Macau in their opening AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2026 Qualifiers Group C tie on Wednesday.

Victory put Myanmar level with Indonesia - with the two sides to battle for the top spot in Yangon on Friday.

Qualifiers - Group C: Macau 0-2 Indonesia

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Macau 0-2 Indonesia

Yangon: Indonesia earned a hard-fought 2-0 win against Macau in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2026 Qualifiers Group C match on Monday.

After a goalless first half, Indonesia’s improved performance after the break saw goals from Jazlyn Kayla and Katarina Stalin secure a winning start to their campaign.

Qualifiers - Group C: Macau 2-11 Cambodia; Japan 3-1 Tajikistan

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Macau 2-11 Cambodia; Japan 3-1 Tajikistan

Dushanbe: Japan came from behind to defeat Tajikistan 3-1 in their Qualifiers Group C tie on Wednesday to secure their spot at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026.

Japan completed their campaign with three wins while Tajikistan could still advance as one of the best seven runners-up.

Cambodia, meanwhile, cruised to a 11-2 win against Macau to wrap up their Qualifiers journey in style. 

Qualifiers - Group C: Macau 0-13 Japan; Cambodia 1-7 Tajikistan

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Macau 0-13 Japan; Cambodia 1-7 Tajikistan

Dushanbe: Four-time champions Japan were at their scintillating best as they brushed aside Macau 13-0 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 Qualifiers Group C match on Monday.

Tied on six points with Japan are Tajikistan who defeated Cambodia 7-1, with the top two to meet in Wednesday’s decider.