Suwon took the lead after 67 minutes when Ha Tae-gyun flicked on Yang Sang-min's long throw and Yeom Ki-hoon got ahead of Kashima keeper Hitoshi Sogahata to nod in.

Kashima levelled three minutes later when Takuya Nozawa's corner was flicked on by Daiki Iwamasa and an unmarked Koji Nakata swept the ball home from close range.

Sydney FC wasted a host of chances to improve their lot after they drew 1-1 with Shanghai Shenhua at Sydney Football Stadium.

The visitors had gone in front in the sixth minute when Duvier Riascos was first to react to Luis Salmeron's flick-on and his left-foot shot took a deflection off Sebastian Ryall that left keeper Liam Reddy stranded.

The home side equalised six minutes later when Stuart Musialik combined with Bruno Cazarine to set up Nick Carle and his strike form the edge of the box proved too good for keeper Qiu Shenjiong.

In Group F, Nagoya Grampus relinquished an early lead in a 1-1 draw with leaders FC Seoul at Mizuho Stadium.

Kensuke Nagai put the home side in front after 14 minutes when he stole the ball in midfield and surged up the pitch, beating two men before lobbing goalkeeper Kim Yong-dae.

Seoul levelled just after the hour mark through Choi Hyun-tae.

The game between Hangzhou Greentown and Al Ain ended goalless, meaning Seoul lead the way on seven points from Hangzhou on four. Both have played a game more than Nagoya and Al Ain, who have one point apiece and meet next week in a re-arranged game.