Al Ittihad

Al Shabab Al Wahda failed to close the gap on AFC Champions League qualification rivals Al Shabab, losing at Al Fujairah in the latest round of Arabian Gulf League fixtures.

Guangzhou Alessandro Diamanti's dream debut helped Guangzhou Evergrande open their AFC Champions League defence with a 4-2 win over Melbourne Victory.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande can close in on a last-16 spot as AFC Champions League groups begin to take shape on matchday five.

Al Jazira Mirko Vucinic took his Arabian Gulf League tally to 13 goals in eight games with a hat-trick in Al Jazira's 4-0 win over Al Ittihad Kalba.

Al Shabab Al Shabab climbed to the top of the Arabian Gulf League as Al Wahda lost for the first time midweek.

Al Ain Asamoah Gyan's red-hot goal streak continued as Al Ain secured a 3-1 victory at Al Ittihad to reach the AFC Champions League semi-finals.

Despite spending big on the likes of Ramires and Alex Teixeira, Jiangsu Suning were dumped out of the AFC Champions League group stages.

Jiangus Suning's Alex Teixeira and Ramires had contrasting fortunes while Tokyo benefited from a 'keeper error in the AFC Champions League.

Al Ain Al Ain clinched a record 12th Arabian Gulf League title after their 4-0 crushing of Al Ittihad Kalba was followed by a 4-2 home defeat by Bani Yas for second-placed Al Jazira.

Al Ain Al Ain's lead at the top of the Arabian Gulf League was cut to four points as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Dhafra on Friday.