In a battle between two sides at the opposite ends of the table in Korea Republic, it was relegation battlers Gangwon who emerged as 2-0 winners over leaders and reigning champions Ulsan Hyundai on Sunday, but second-placed Pohang Steelers stay 11 points behind Hong Myung-bo's side after a 1-1 draw with Gwangju FC.
In China PR, Zhejiang Professional overcame Shanghai Port 4-3 on Saturday inflicting only a second defeat of the season on the league leaders while there were also matches taking place in Guam, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from East Asia.
Japan: Neck-and-neck battle for title

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