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Kashima Antlers vs Pohang Steelers match report
Kashima Antlers saw off Pohang Steelers 3-0 in AFC Champions League Elite, League Phase - 3. The match was played on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at Mercari Stadium, Kashima. The first half ended 0-0.
Kashima Antlers vs Pohang Steelers: match summary
The goals were shared out as follows: Ryuta Koike (Kashima Antlers) 69', assisted by Matheus Bueno, A. Čavrić (Kashima Antlers) 75' and Léo Ceará (Kashima Antlers) 87'.
The referee showed 2 yellow cards (Kashima Antlers: 0, Pohang Steelers: 2).
The match in numbers
Kashima Antlers enjoyed 73% of possession. Kashima Antlers had 12 shots (5 on target), against 4 shots (0 on target) for Pohang Steelers. Kashima Antlers won 4 corners to 3 corners for Pohang Steelers. Expected goals (xG) came out at 1.46 for Kashima Antlers and 0.35 for Pohang Steelers.
Line-ups and formations
Kashima Antlers lined up in 4-4-2 under coach T. Oniki, while Pohang Steelers played 5-3-2 under Tae-ha Park.
T. Hayakawa kept goal for Kashima Antlers, and Hwang In-Jae for Pohang Steelers.
Kashima Antlers and Pohang Steelers in the AFC Champions League Elite table
Kashima Antlers are 4th with 6 points from 2 matches (2 wins); they have scored 8 goals and conceded one goal.
Pohang Steelers are 14th without a point from 2 matches (2 defeats); they have scored one goal and conceded 5 goals.
Kashima Antlers are 6 points ahead of their opponents in the current standings.
Vissel Kobe top the table with 9 points.
Recent form of both teams
Kashima Antlers picked up 2 wins in their last 2 matches, scoring 8 goals and conceding one goal. Most recent result: Kashima Antlers beat Công An Nhân Dân 1-0 (AFC Champions League Elite).
Pohang Steelers collected 2 defeats in their last 2 matches, scoring one goal and conceding 5 goals. Most recent result: Johor Darul Takzim FC beat Pohang Steelers 2-0 (AFC Champions League Elite).
Kashima Antlers vs Pohang Steelers head-to-head
Our database has no previous official meetings between Kashima Antlers and Pohang Steelers in the period we cover.
Venue and officials
The match was played at Mercari Stadium in Kashima.
The referee was Sadullo Gulmurodi.
TV channel and commentator
AFC Champions League Elite matches are usually shown on beIN Sports HD; we will update the broadcaster here as soon as it is confirmed.
Next matches for both teams
Kashima Antlers play their next match against Buriram United on Wednesday 4 November in AFC Champions League Elite.
Pohang Steelers play their next match against Gamba Osaka on Wednesday 4 November in AFC Champions League Elite.
This report updates automatically from the official match data.