ASIA & AFRICA 

In Japan Ange Postecoglou couldn't have asked for a better result in the J-League. Yokohama F Marinos got a 1-0 win over Matsumoto Yamaga while challengers FC Tokyo drew 1-1 with Shonan Bellmare. 

Ange's side sit one point ahead of FC Tokyo and could wrap up the title with a win next week against Kawasaki Frontale if FC Tokyo lose at the same time. If not, it'll be a showdown in the final week as the top two face off. 

Mitchell Langerak's Nagoya Grampus drew 0-0 with Sagan Tosu. Langerak played 90 minutes in a match that keeps his side's head above water in the relegation fight. 

In Uzbekistan Steven Lustica played 90 minutes as Qizilqim drew 1-1 with Buxoro. 

In Saudi Arabia Craig Goodwin played 95 minutes for Al Wehda as they got the better of Brad Jones' Al Nassr as the goalkeeper played a game between the sticks. 

In India Erik Paartalu played 90 minutes for Bengalurru as they defeated Kerala Blasters 1-0 while David Williams played 77 minutes for ATK as they drew 0-0 with Odisha.

Kearyn Baccus was back in the side in Africa as he played the first half of Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 loss to Maritzburg United.