Al Jazira

Al Jazira and Al Sadd recorded first-leg wins in the AFC Champions League round of 16.

Al Wahda ​Amer Omar's injury time strike saw Al Wahda record a second successive victory and top in the Arabian Gulf League after two matches.

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

Franco Jara and Angelo Sagal starred as Pachuca thrashed Al Jazira to secure a third-place finish at the 2017 Club World Cup.

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.

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.

Jiangsu Suning were surprisingly beaten by Tokyo, while Melbourne Victory held Suwon Bluewings to a draw.

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.