Asian Football Weekly Recap: Wu Lei Shines, Ulsan HD Triumphs, Machida Zelvia Hold Top Spot

This week in Asian football saw Wu Lei scoring four goals to help Shanghai Port maintain their lead in the Chinese Super League. Ulsan HD returned to winning ways under new manager Kim Pan-gon, and Machida Zelvia clung to the top spot in Japan's J.League. Shabab Al-Ahli advanced to the Asian Champions League Elite group stages.

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.)