East Asia Wrap: Ulsan edge Pohang in derby; Jubilo stun Kawasaki

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Ulsan edge Pohang in derby; Jubilo stun Kawasaki

Hong Kong: Ataru Esaka’s fortuitous goal six minutes into the second half settled the East Coast derby as reigning champions Ulsan Hyundai kicked off their K League 1 campaign with a 1-0 win over last season’s runners-up Pohang Steelers in Korea Republic on Friday. 

Defending J1 League champions Vissel Kobe were beaten 1-0 by Kashiwa Reysol but the biggest upset of the week unfurled at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium where newcomers Jubilo Iwata edged four-time champions Kawasaki Frontale 5-4 with four goals from Ryo Germain. 
 
Wu Lei scored twice to hand defending champions Shanghai Port a win against Wuhan Three Towns in Kevin Muscat’s first league fixture in charge in China PR while matches also took place in Hong Kong and Mongolia, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the action from across East Asia.