AFC Champions League Two
Pohang finished second in the standings with 13 points, three adrift of Singapore’s Tampines Rovers, who claimed top spot with Kaya rooted at the bottom with no points below BG Pathum United of Thailand.
Pohang threatened early and carved out a promising chance in the 13th minute when Kim In-wung slipped a clever pass to Lee Ho-jae, only for the forward to mis-hit his shot allowing Kaya keeper Patrick Deyto to safely collect.
Kaya were on their toes again moments later when Lee Chang-woo floated a teasing lob intended for Kang Min-jun, but Deyto was quick to read the danger with a comfortable save.
The pressure finally told in the 18th minute when a poor clearance from Jesus Melliza led to Paik Sung-Dong setting up An Jae-jun, who had the space and time to strike the ball past a sprawling Deyto.
Pohang came close to doubling their advantage in the 39th minute but Deyto pulled off a fine save to tip away Kang Min-jun's long-range effort.
It was one-way traffic again in the second half with Pohang Hwang Seo-woong seeing his effort from outside the box blocked in the 49th minute.
Deyto came to Kaya’s rescue again five minutes later with a point-blank save to deny Hwang Seo-woong before Pohang Cho Sang-hyeok pulled his effort wide following a fast break.
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