Asian Football Week Highlights: Transfers, Triumphs, and Tight Races

This week in Asian football, Al-Hilal claimed the top spot in the Saudi Pro League with a win over Damac. Auckland FC maintains their A-League lead despite loss. Jung Woo-young and Gustav Ludwigson leave Ulsan HD, while Japan's Tomoya Ando joins Germany's St Pauli from Avispa Fukuoka.

Al-Hilal surged to the top of the Saudi Pro League after defeating Damac 2-0, thanks to goals from former Liverpool star Darwin Nunez and Marcos Leonardo. This victory put Al-Hilal one point ahead of rivals Al-Nassr, who suffered a setback with a 3-2 loss to Al-Ahli.

Meanwhile, in the A-League, Auckland FC remains at the summit despite losing 3-1 to a 10-man Newcastle Jets squad. Lachlan Rose's double for Newcastle proved decisive, although Sydney FC couldn't capitalize on Auckland's stumble as they drew 0-0 with Melbourne City.

In transfer news, South Korea's Jung Woo-young leaves Ulsan HD and Gustav Ludwigson signs with Daejeon Citizen. Additionally, Japan's Tomoya Ando joins Germany's St Pauli from Avispa Fukuoka, marking another significant move in the footballing landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)