The Chinese Super League knockout stages continue with some rollercoaster ties, while a big-name in Japan marked his birthday in the perfect way before announcing his upcoming retirement.

There were also goal-filled enounters in the Macau league, so join the-AFC.com as we wrap up the best of the domestic action from across East Asia.

Up next, the-AFC.com features a Safawi Rasid thunderbolt from Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim in the 2018 edition and he faces off against an emphatic finish from Syrian side Al Shorta's Oday Al Jafal in 2012.

Up next is Malaysian Safee Sali's stunning overhead kick for Johor Darul Ta'zim which goes up against an outrageous effort from Syrian Mohammad Al Wakid as he scored from inside his own half for Al Jaish.

Football in the South Asian nation has been part of the sporting calendar for well over a century, with the country being home to several of Asia's most historic clubs. In recent years, the emergence of the ISL has led to a number of sides from all across India springing into existence as football has moved into an exciting new era.

Taking into account history, fanbase and recent success, the-AFC.com has selected five teams as India's most popular clubs and asks you, the fans, to vote for your favouritie.

Over the past two weeks we have seen the goalkeeper and the back four in front of him decided, so now it's time to turn our attention to the midfield and find out who you consider the top trio.

So, here are the 10 players in contention for three places in the centre of the park. Review the candidates and then select your favourite for this all-star XI in the poll below.

Just two points separate the top three teams in Vietnam after the game between league leaders Viettel and defending champions Hanoi FC ended in a stalemate, while pacesetters BG Pathum United continued their remarkable run in Thailand.

And Tampines Rovers returned to the top of the standings in Singapore, so join the-AFC.com as we review the action from across ASEAN.

Al Sadd, meanwhile, will take on Al Arabi in the Qatar Amir Cup final while Al Nassr are facing early troubles in the Saudi Pro League.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action in West Asia.