Domestic Leagues
In Macau, Shao Jiang clinched the title with a commanding seven-goal victory so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across East Asia.
China PR: Chengdu rescue draw; Chongqing slip again
Chengdu Rongcheng struck twice late on to earn a 2–2 draw against Beijing FC and remain top of the table.
Zhang Yuning put Beijing in control with goals in the 52nd and 70th minutes before Felipe Silva pulled one back in the 87th minute. Egor Sorokin then rescued a point in stoppage time as Chengdu moved to 44 points, while Beijing sit eighth with 23.
Chengdu Rongcheng struck twice late on to earn a 2–2 draw against Beijing FC and remain top of the table.
Zhang Yuning put Beijing in control with goals in the 52nd and 70th minutes before Felipe Silva pulled one back in the 87th minute. Egor Sorokin then rescued a point in stoppage time as Chengdu moved to 44 points, while Beijing sit eighth with 23.
Chongqing Tonglianglong missed an opportunity to close the gap after suffering a 1–0 away defeat to Wuhan Three Towns. Gustavo Sauer scored the only goal in the 40th minute as Chongqing are second with 29 points, while Wuhan Three Towns sit 15th with 14.
In other matches, Yunnan Yukun edged Shenzhen Peng City 4–3, Zhejiang defeated Dalian Yingbo 3–2 and Qingdao West Coast beat Shenyang Urban 1–0, with the latter finishing the match with 10 men.
In other matches, Yunnan Yukun edged Shenzhen Peng City 4–3, Zhejiang defeated Dalian Yingbo 3–2 and Qingdao West Coast beat Shenyang Urban 1–0, with the latter finishing the match with 10 men.
Korea Republic: Ulsan dent Seoul’s lead
FC Seoul suffered a 3–1 home defeat to Ulsan HD but remain top of the table with 42 points.
The victory lifted Ulsan to fourth with 31 points, closing the gap on the leading pack.
FC Seoul suffered a 3–1 home defeat to Ulsan HD but remain top of the table with 42 points.
The victory lifted Ulsan to fourth with 31 points, closing the gap on the leading pack.
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC strengthened their position in second with a 2–0 away win over Pohang Steelers. Defending champions Jeonbuk moved to 33 points while Pohang are seventh with 28.
In other matches, FC Anyang defeated Gangwon FC 2–1, Jeju SK beat Gwangju 2–1 with Gwangju finishing with 10 men and Incheon United FC drew 1–1 with Bucheon 1995, who also ended the match a player short.
In other matches, FC Anyang defeated Gangwon FC 2–1, Jeju SK beat Gwangju 2–1 with Gwangju finishing with 10 men and Incheon United FC drew 1–1 with Bucheon 1995, who also ended the match a player short.
Macau: Shao Jiang tighten grip
Shao Jiang clinched the title with a dominant 7–0 away victory over Gala. The champions finished with 47 points, while third-placed Gala stayed on 38 after having a player sent off.
Must IPO finished second, three points behind Shao Jiang, ending their season with a 5-0 defeat of Chiba, who concluded their campaign in fourth place.
Hang Sai edged Benfica 5–4 in an entertaining encounter. Benfica finished fifth with 24 points, while Hang Sai ended eighth with 16. In other matches, Cheng Fung drew 2–2 with University of Macau, while G. Universe defeated Artilheiros 3–1.
Shao Jiang clinched the title with a dominant 7–0 away victory over Gala. The champions finished with 47 points, while third-placed Gala stayed on 38 after having a player sent off.
Must IPO finished second, three points behind Shao Jiang, ending their season with a 5-0 defeat of Chiba, who concluded their campaign in fourth place.
Hang Sai edged Benfica 5–4 in an entertaining encounter. Benfica finished fifth with 24 points, while Hang Sai ended eighth with 16. In other matches, Cheng Fung drew 2–2 with University of Macau, while G. Universe defeated Artilheiros 3–1.
