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East Asia Wrap: Chengdu held but stay top; Kashima extend lead; Seoul hit five

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March 23, 2026

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Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng dropped points for the first time this season but remain top of the Chinese Super League, while Kashima Antlers tightened their grip on Group A in Japan with another strong week.

In Korea Republic, FC Seoul surged to the summit with a dominant win, while Kitchee SC continued their control in Hong Kong. The-AFC.com reviews the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

Korea Republic: Seoul go top; Jeonbuk climb

FC Seoul moved to the top of the table with a commanding 5–0 victory over Gwangju FC.

Son Jeong-beom opened the scoring in the ninth minute before Patryk Klimala struck twice (47th, 73rd). Juan Antonio Ros added another (59th), and Lee Seung-mo capped the performance in the 82nd minute. Seoul now have 12 points, while Gwangju sit sixth with six. .....



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