While it will be their first meeting in a decade, Pohang will go into the tie with a record of having never been beaten by Shandong.

A slow start, however, has seen them lose of their first three matches and a turnaround is required if they are to challenge for a spot in the knockout stage.

Shandong needed a last gasp goal to salvage a point against Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos and will need to lift their performance if they are to match Pohang.

They ended their Chinese Super League season with a 2-1 win over Meizhou Hakka on Saturday to finish fifth and will be looking for continental cheer to make up for the disappointment of missing out on the domestic title.

Venue: Steelyard (Pohang)

Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+9)