Hong Kong: J1 League leaders Vissel Kobe were victorious in the crucial top-of-the-table clash in Japan on Friday as first-half goals from Yuya Osako and Yoshinori Muto helped them defeat reigning champions Yokohama F. Marinos 2-0 and extend their lead at the top to four points with five games to go.

Pacesetters Ulsan Hyundai and their closest challengers Pohang Steelers shared the spoils as the East Coast Derby in Korea Republic ended goalless to mean Ulsan maintain their eight-point lead at the top.

In China PR, Shanghai Port are one win away fron the title after a 1-0 victory against Nantong Zhiyun, while there were also matches in Hong Kong, Mongolia and Guam, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the action from across East Asia.


Japan: Kobe record crucial victory

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Vissel Kobe took control of the J1 League title race after Takayuki Yoshida’s side defeated hosts and defending champions Yokohama F. Marinos 2-0 on Friday. Yuya Osako bagged his 20th goal of the season from a penalty to give Vissel the lead in the 23rd minute before Yoshinori Muto sealed the win when he headed home from a corner before the break. .....

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