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Hong Kong: Chengdu Rongcheng FC maintained their perfect start to the Chinese Super League season, while defending champions Shanghai Port FC bounced back emphatically in their second outing.

In Japan, Kashima Antlers remained unbeaten at the top of Group A as Vissel Kobe moved into first place in Group B. Ulsan HD and FC Seoul set the early pace in Korea Republic, while Kitchee and Shao Jiang delivered commanding victories in Hong Kong and Macau respectively.

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

Japan: Kashima unbeaten; Vissel go top

In Group A, Kashima Antlers maintained their unbeaten run with a 1–0 win over Kawasaki Frontale.

Leonardo de Sousa Pereira scored the decisive goal in the 79th minute as Kashima moved to 16 points at the top of Group A. Kawasaki sit sixth with seven. .....

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鹿島、先制！

79分、レオセアラ！🔴1-0！

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