ASIA 

In Japan Ange Postecoglou's Yokohama F Marinos' title chances were dealt a huge blow after his side lost 1-0 to Shimizu S-Pulse. Kawasaki Frontale are hot on their heels in the J-League. 

Mitchell Langerak played a full match against Urawa Red Diamonds in a 2-2 draw. 

In midweek football in Korea Adam Taggart extended his lead in the goal scoring charts with another goal in a 2-0 win for Suwon Bluewings over Daegu thanks to an assist from new teammate Terry Antonis. 

Later in the week Taggart played a full match while Terry Antonis was absent as Suwon lost 2-0 to Pohang Steelers. 

Adam Taggart is top scorer of the K-League with 13 goals

Rashid Mahazi played a full match for Incheon United in their 1-1 draw with Gyeongnam. Later in the week Mahazi completed another 90 minutes in a 1-0 loss to Seongnam. 

Aleksandar Jovanovic was taken off injured in Jeju United's 2-2 draw with Jeonbuk Hyundai for whom Bernie Ibini was also absent. 

In Uzbekistan Steven Lustica played a full match as his side Qizilqum were thrashed 5-0 at home to Pakhtakor Tashkent. 

NORTH AMERICA AND AFRICA 

In the MLS Andy Rose played four minutes off the bench for Vancouver Whitecaps in a 2-1 win over Cincinnati FC. 

In the South African Premier Division Kearyn Baccus played the first half for Kaizer Chiefs as they defeated Highlands Park 3-2.