Wu Lei scored four goals for Shanghai Port, maintaining their five-point lead over city rivals Shanghai Shenhua in the Chinese Super League. Wu now has 28 goals in 23 matches, significantly ahead of teammate Gustavo.
Meanwhile, defending K League champions Ulsan HD won 1-0 against Daegu FC in their first game under new coach Kim Pan-gon, moving them up to third in the table. An own goal by Ko Myeong-seok secured the victory.
In Japan, Machida Zelvia suffered a 1-0 defeat to Shonan Bellmare but retained their top spot in the J.League. Shabab Al-Ahli of the UAE advanced to the Asian Champions League Elite group stages after defeating Sepahan in an extra-time playoff.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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