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Hong Kong: Gamba Osaka edged Cerezo Osaka 1-0 in a must-win derby encounter on Sunday and progressed to the quarter-finals of the J.League Cup in Japan, but defending champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima exited the competition after a 2-1 defeat to Nagoya Grampus in their final group stage fixture.

In Laos, reigning champions and leaders Young Elephants had their perfect start to the league campaign snapped following a goalless draw against Lao Army on Saturday, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN and East Asia.

Japan: Gamba advance as Sanfrecce exit

⚫️🔵 DERBY WINNERS ⚫️🔵

⚡️ @GAMBA_OFFICIAL kept their surge going with a victory against Cerezo, ensuring progression to the next round of the J.League YBC Levain Cup! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/32SEodBHSz
— J.LEAGUE Official (English) (@J_League_En) June 19, 2023

Full-back Riku Handa scored the only goal of the game in the 37th minute as Gamba Osaka posted a significant 1-0 derby victory against Cerezo Osaka in their final group fixture on Sunday which helped them progress to the quarter-finals of the J.League Cup as Group E winners. .....

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