In Japan, leaders Vissel Kobe dropped points as they were held to a 2-2 by last season’s runners-up Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday in the only league fixture of the week, but Takayuki Yoshida's side have a slender one-point lead over defending champions Yokohama F. Marinos.
Shanghai Port posted a comprehensive 3-0 win over Cangzhou Mighty Lions to maintain an eight-point lead at the top in China PR while there were also matches taking place in Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across East Asia.
Korea Republic: Lee strikes late in Pohang win
Lee Ho-jae struck the winner in the 89th minute as hosts Pohang Steelers edged Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 2-1 in K League 1 on Friday. .....

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