There were no matches in China PR over the weekend, but there was a full round of fixtures in both Japan and Korea Republic, while there were also plenty of goals and intrigue in the Mongolia and Chinese Taipei leagues, so join the-AFC.com as we wrap up the best of the action from across East Asia.

The action has been as thrilling as matches can be, with millions of fans voting since the AFC Asian Cup Greatest Goals Bracket Challenge began with a cast of 32.

After the Matchday Four action concluded on Friday, both Al Ahli Saudi and Al Nassr have confirmed their places in the knockout rounds with two rounds of fixtures still to play.

With Matchday Five set to take place later on Sunday, the-AFC.com looks back at the week in numbers following a busy few days of football.

Seventeen goals were scored in the seven matches that were played in Groups A to D as the fans watching the action on their television screens were treated to a goal fest.

Ahead of Matchday Five which kicks off later on Sunday, join the-AFC.com as we pay tribute to the players who lit up Matchday Four with their goal-scoring exploits.

Fayyadh gave Al Shorta the lead in the 25th minute but a series of missed chances cost the Iraqi side heavily after substitute Amir Arsalan Motahari equalised for Esteghlal

A win would have sealed Al Shorta's place in the Round of 16 but they now need group winners Al Ahli Saudi FC to deny Esteghlal a win on Wednesday to advance.

The draw at the Al Janoub Stadium kept alive Shabab Al Ahli’s knockout stage hopes, with the UAE side having to defeat defending champions Al Hilal SFC and needing Islamic Republic of Iran's Shahr Khodro FC to deny Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan a win in Wednesday's final round of Group B matches.

The defending AFC Champions League winners produced a gritty display in their 0-0 Group B draw with Shahr Khodro on Sunday, earning the point which sealed their passage to the Round of 16.

It was a magnificent feat as it was achieved with only 14 players in the matchday squad and those who played said they were proud to have advanced despite the challenging situation the Saudi Pro League champions were in.