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East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Kashima, Vissel stay top; Seoul edge Jeonbuk

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April 13, 2026

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Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng FC strengthened their position at the top of the Chinese Super League, while defending champions Shanghai Port FC continued to struggle.

In Japan, Kashima Antlers and Vissel Kobe maintained their leads in Group A and B respectively, while FC Seoul moved clear at the top in Korea Republic after edging Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

Join the-AFC.com for a look back at the past week’s domestic action in East Asia.

China PR: Chengdu stay top; Port fall in derby

Chengdu Rongcheng secured a 2–1 away win over Beijing FC to remain top of the table.

Liao Lisheng opened the scoring in the 84th minute before Wei Shihao added a second in stoppage time (90+4), after Zhang Yuning had equalised in the 63rd. Chengdu sit in first with 13 points, while Beijing FC are 13th with -1 points. .....



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