Al Shabab

Al Shabab Carlos Villanueva struck an 85th-minute winner as Al Shabab remained in touch with the Arabian Gulf Leaders by winning 2-1 at Al Dhafra.

Park Chu-Young South Korea look set to rely on goals from midfield at the Asian Cup after coach Uli Stielike left Park Chu-young out of his final squad.

Melbourne Victory AFC Champions League title-holders Guangzhou Evergrande will begin their defence of the continental competition against Melbourne Victory.

Al Shabab Al Shabab were required to come from a goal down to see off rock-bottom Al Ittihad Kalba on Saturday and keep their Arabian Gulf League title hopes intact.

Al Ain Asamoah Gyan put off-field problems to one side as he scored one and assisted two others in Al Ain's 4-0 Asian Gulf League win at Ajman.

Guangzhou Marcello Lippi criticised his Guangzhou Evergrande side on Tuesday, despite securing their place in the AFC Champions League quarter-finals.

Al Ain celebrated their Arabian Gulf League triumph with an extravagant ceremony after drawing 1-1 with Al Sharjah.

Al Ahli Al Alhi extended their lead at the top of the UAE Pro League to four points on Thursday, as Al Jazira moved into second 24 hours later.

Ajman Al Ahli secured a seventh straight league win by defeating Al Jazira 3-1 to all but secure the UAE Pro League title on Sunday.

Al Ain Al Ain moved six points clear at the top of the Arabian Gulf League with a 2-1 victory over second-placed Al Jazira on Sunday.