Other continental stars also played their part in key overseas leagues, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.
Belgium: Hong bags his first
Former Korea Republic midfielder Hong Hyeon-seok scored his first goal for Gent in their 1-1 draw with RAAL La Louviere. The 26-year-old, who joined the side on loan in January from Bundesliga’s Mainz 05, started alongside Japan midfielder Atsuki Ito.
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