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East Asia Wrap: Chengdu surge; Kashima edge Urawa; Ulsan hit five

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu surge; Kashima edge Urawa; Ulsan hit five

Hong Kong: Chengdu Rongcheng continued their strong start to the Chinese Super League season to remain top, while defending champions Shanghai Port FC dropped further points.

In Japan, Kashima Antlers extended their lead in Group A, while results remained tight in Group B. FC Seoul stayed top despite defeat in Korea Republic as Ulsan HD delivered the most emphatic result of the round.

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East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Kashima, Vissel stay top; Seoul edge Jeonbuk

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Kashima, Vissel stay top; Seoul edge Jeonbuk

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng FC strengthened their position at the top of the Chinese Super League, while defending champions Shanghai Port FC continued to struggle.

In Japan, Kashima Antlers and Vissel Kobe maintained their leads in Group A and B respectively, while FC Seoul moved clear at the top in Korea Republic after edging Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

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East Asia Wrap: Chengdu hit five to stay top; Vissel extend lead

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu hit five to stay top; Vissel extend lead

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng continued their strong start to the Chinese Super League season with another dominant display.

In Japan, Vissel Kobe strengthened their position at the top of Group B, while Kashima Antlers stayed clear in Group A despite a setback. In Korea Republic, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors defeated Ulsan HD in a heavyweight clash as FC Seoul maintained top spot.

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Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China

Kochi: India ended their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C journey with a 2-1 win over Hong Kong, China on Tuesday.

The victory at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium gave India their first win and took them to five points while Hong Kong, China finished three ahead in second place, with Singapore taking the sole qualifying spot in the group. 

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.

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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.

East Asia Wrap: Kashima stay perfect; Jeonbuk stumble

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Kashima stay perfect; Jeonbuk stumble

Hong Kong: Defending champions Kashima Antlers impressed in Japan’s group stage action, while the new K League season began with immediate drama as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors suffered an opening defeat.

Kitchee strengthened their advantage in Hong Kong while leaders Fu Jen University suffered defeat in Chinese Taipei.

The-AFC.com looks at the past week’s domestic action across East Asia.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy shootout drama; Buriram blitz; Persib in control

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy shootout drama; Buriram blitz; Persib in control

Kuala Lumpur: Tokyo Verdy’s stoppage-time rescue and penalty composure headlined Round 3 in Japan, where they edged FC Machida Zelvia 3–2 in the shootout after a 2–2 draw, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima struck in the 90+7th minute to beat Cerezo Osaka 2–1 and stay top in Group B.

Thailand saw Buriram United deliver the most emphatic performance of the week, dismantling Sukhothai 6–0 while in Indonesia, Persib Bandung maintained their grip on the summit with a narrow 1–0 win over Persita while there were also matches in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across ASEAN and East Asia.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy drama; Buriram statement and Sailors perfection headline pivotal week

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy drama; Buriram statement and Sailors perfection headline pivotal week

Kuala Lumpur: Tokyo Verdy and Sanfrecce Hiroshima set the tone in Japan with late drama and shootout composure while Newcastle Jets strengthened their grip on the A-League summit with another assured display.

In Thailand, Buriram United delivered a title statement away to BG Pathum United while Lion City Sailors continued their perfect run in Singapore with a seven-goal demolition of Tanjong Pagar.
 
There was also action in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the domestic scene unfolded across ASEAN and East Asia this past week.

HKFA Football Care Programme unites communities in Hong Kong, China

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

HKFA Football Care Programme unites communities in Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong, China: The Football Association of Hong Kong, China Limited (HKFA)’s efforts to expand the reach of grassroots football gathered momentum in 2025, as the HKFA Football Care Programme, which commenced in 2024, continued to deliver meaningful impact across the community.

The programme has played a pivotal role in fostering a culture that reflects the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s philosophy of the beautiful game belonging to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: JDT lift Malaysia FA Cup; Malut stun Persib

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: JDT lift Malaysia FA Cup; Malut stun Persib

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim once again underlined their domestic supremacy with a commanding FA Cup final triumph, adding more silverware to an already dominant campaign.

Malut United landed a major blow in Indonesia by defeating Persib Bandung while in Cambodia, leaders Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC were made to work hard for their point as they were held at home.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across ASEAN and East Asia.