Highlights from a Dramatic Week in Asian Football

Shanghai Port achieved a five-point lead with a 1-0 win in the Chinese Super League. Japan's Olympic hopes ended in the men's and women's football tournaments. Australia's women's team head coach Tony Gustavsson left by mutual consent following their Olympic exit.

Shanghai Port continues its dominant streak in the Chinese Super League, opening a five-point lead with a 1-0 victory over Shandong Taishan. Meanwhile, Shanghai Shenhua faced their first defeat of the season, losing 2-1 to Beijing Guoan in a dramatic finish.

Japan's Olympic dreams in men's football were shattered with a 3-0 quarter-final loss to Spain. This defeat marked the end of their quest for an Olympic medal since 1968. The women's team also faced heartbreak, as an extra-time goal from Trinity Rodman secured a 1-0 win for the United States, eliminating Japan.

In a significant managerial change, Tony Gustavsson parted ways with the Australia women's team by mutual consent following their early exit from the Olympics. His four-year tenure saw mixed results, culminating in this latest Olympic disappointment.

(With inputs from agencies.)