Asian Football Highlights: Mitrovic Shines for Al-Hilal, Lingard Scores for Seoul

This week's Asian football highlights include Aleksandar Mitrovic's brace for Al-Hilal, Jesse Lingard's goal for FC Seoul, and Trent Sainsbury's return to Central Coast Mariners. Al-Hilal secured a 3-0 win while Al-Nassr were held to a draw. Sanfrecce Hiroshima and FC Seoul also enjoyed victories.

Aleksandar Mitrovic fired Al-Hilal to a 3-0 victory over Al-Okhdood in their Saudi Pro League opener, as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr were held to a 1-1 draw by Al-Raed.

In Japan, Sanfrecce Hiroshima moved closer to J.League leaders Machida Zelvia with a 2-0 win over Kashiwa Reysol, and defending champions Vissel Kobe moved up to third after beating Sagan Tosu 2-0.

Jesse Lingard was on target as FC Seoul defeated leaders Gangwon FC 2-0 in South Korea, cutting Gangwon's lead to two points. In Australia, former international Trent Sainsbury rejoined A-League champions Central Coast Mariners.

(With inputs from agencies.)