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.


Korea Republic: Ulsan open with derby win

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Ataru Esaka's cross into the box aimed at Joo Min-kyu wrongfooted goalkeeper Hwang In-jae and sneaked into his goal as Ulsan Hyundai's bid to secure a third straight K League 1 title began with a 1-0 win against 2023 runners-up Pohang Steelers in the East Coast derby at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium on Friday. .....

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