Both sides will be determined to not let rust derail their ambitions, with the Japanese and Korea Republic domestic seasons only kicking off this weekend.

 

Pohang endured a topsy-turvy campaign before the break, registering three wins against as many defeats to place fifth.

 

Worryingly for the three-time Asian champions is the fact that only two points separate them from 10th-placed Shandong Taishan of China PR, with only the top eight sides to advance.

Frontale will look to carry on from where they left off before the break, where a 4-0 win over Shandong Taishan took them to fourth on 12 points. 

 

Their destiny is very much in their own hands and Frontale will be focused on getting the win which will secure their place in the next round.

Venue: Steelyard (Pohang)

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