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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.

China PR: Chengdu held; Yunnan surge
Chengdu Rongcheng were held to a 3–3 draw by Chongqing Tonglianglong but remain top of the table.

Wei Shihao opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 29th minute before Wellington Silva doubled the lead (40th). Chongqing fought back through Alexandru Cîmpanu (74th) and a Landry Dimata brace (81st, 86th) to take the lead, before Behram Abduweli rescued a point deep into stoppage time (90+4). Chengdu moved to seven points, while Chongqing sit third with five.
Yunnan Yukun moved up to second with a commanding 4–0 win over Shandong Taishan. Caio Vinicius struck early (2nd) before Oscar Maritu added a brace (28th, 32nd), and Alexandru Ionița sealed the result in the 88th minute. Shandong were reduced to 10 men after Xie Wenneng was sent off in the 84th minute. Yunnan have six points, while Shandong are 10th without a point.

In other matches, Shenyang Urban defeated Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 3–0, Dalian Zhixing edged defending champions Shanghai Port FC 1–0, Qingdao West Coast beat Shenzhen Peng City 1–0 and Zhejiang defeated Qingdao Hainiu 4–1.

Japan: Kashima extend dominance; Kyoto lead Group B
In Group A, Kashima Antlers continued their dominant run with two wins over the week.
They began with a 3–0 away victory over FC Machida Zelvia in midweek before defeating JEF United 2–1 at the weekend to move to 22 points at the top of Group A.

FC Tokyo secured a 2–1 away win over JEF United in midweek before falling short on penalties against Tokyo Verdy following a goalless draw. FC Tokyo sit second with 16 points.
Meanwhile, Kyoto Sanga moved top of Group B after a strong week. Kyoto defeated V-Varen Nagasaki 2–1 away in midweek before edging Nagoya on penalties after a 1–1 draw at the weekend. Kyoto lead with 14 points.

Gamba Osaka are level on points after two dramatic results. They defeated Vissel Kobe on penalties following a 2–2 draw in midweek before losing a marathon shootout to Avispa Fukuoka (14–13) after another 2–2 draw. Gamba sit second with 14 points.

Korea Republic: Seoul go top; Jeonbuk climb
FC Seoul moved to the top of the table with a commanding 5–0 victory over Gwangju FC.
Son Jeong-beom opened the scoring in the ninth minute before Patryk Klimala struck twice (47th, 73rd). Juan Antonio Ros added another (59th), and Lee Seung-mo capped the performance in the 82nd minute. Seoul now have 12 points, while Gwangju sit sixth with six.

Ulsan HD FC were held to a 0–0 draw by Gimcheon Sangmu, dropping to second with 10 points, while Gimcheon sit eighth with five.
Defending champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC continued their climb with a 1–0 win over Daejeon Hana to move into third with eight points.

In other matches, Incheon defeated FC Anyang 1–0, Pohang Steelers drew 0–0 with Bucheon 1995 and Gangwon FC played out a 1–1 draw with Jeju United.

Hong Kong: Kitchee stay clear
Kitchee SC extended their lead at the top with a 2–1 win over Eastern.
Leandro Martinez Ortiz (62nd) and Adrian Revilla (78th) turned the match around after Yu Okubo had given Eastern the lead in the 21st minute. Kitchee moved to 47 points, while Eastern sit fifth with 21.

Lee Man Warriors were held to a 0–0 draw by Kowloon City but remain second with 24 points. Kowloon sit seventh with 18. Tai Po defeated HK Rangers 2–0, while Southern District RSA and North District played out a 2–2 draw.

Macau: Must IPO dominant again
Must IPO continued their strong run with a 7–0 away win over Benfica. Must sit second with 15 points, while Benfica are sixth with seven.

Chiba defeated Cheng Fung 5–2 to move into third with 13 points, while Cheng Fung remain fifth with eight. In other matches, Gala edged G. Universe 1–0 and Hang Sai defeated University of Macau 4–2.