Defending champions Ulsan HD kept pace with Daejeon Hana in Korea Republic while Tai Po maintained a two-point lead in Hong Kong.
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Japan: Kashima Antlers take top spot, Shonan Bellmare keep pace
Kashima Antlers climbed to the top of the J1 League with a commanding 3-1 victory over Kashiwa Reysol. .....
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