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Sanfrecce Hiroshima Satoru Yamagishi's strike fired Sanfrecce Hiroshima into the AFC Champions League last 16 at the expense of Central Coast Mariners.

Al Ain Al Ain trounced Ajman 7-1, while a 4-0 defeat to Al Wasl left Al Ahli coach Cosmin Olariou feeling the pressure in the Arabian Gulf League.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande maintained their perfect record in this season's AFC Champions League with a 4-3 win over Kashima Antlers.

Al Shabab Al Ahli dropped points for only the second time this season as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Al Jazira on Thursday.

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.

Ajman Al Ahli wrapped up the UAE Pro League title with three rounds of fixtures to spare courtesy of a 2-1 derby win over Al Wasl on Thursday.

Central Coast Mariners Mile Sterjovski's quickfire brace saw Central Coast Mariners come from behind to beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 in the AFC Champions League.

Asamoah Gyan A brace from Grafite helped Al Ahli to a 3-2 win at Al Ain on Sunday to maintain a six-point lead at the top of the Arabian Gulf League.

In Other News... Wave goodbye to Al-Ahli, Al Shabab and newly promoted Dubai Club, and say hello to... erm, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club.

After a 12th game without a win, Ajman's relegation from the Arabian Gulf League was confirmed following a 3-3 draw with Al Wasl.