'Diogo equalizer' Daejeon secures 'precious draw' in Shanghai away match, unbeaten in 2 games... Pohang suffers 'shocking home loss' to Johor

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Professional football K League 1 side Daejeon Hana Citizen extended their unbeaten run to two consecutive matches on the stage of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Elite (ACLE). Meanwhile, Pohang Steelers suffered a painful defeat at home.

On the 13th, in the away match against Shanghai Port in the second round of the 2026-2027 season ACLE league stage held at Shanghai Pudong Stadium, Daejeon drew 1-1. This marks their second consecutive unbeaten match following their 1-0 victory over Kyoto Sanga in the first round.

A scoring exchange erupted early in the second half. Daejeon conceded the first goal to the opponent's Prince Ampem in the fourth minute of the second half, but in the ninth minute, Diogo finished off a cross from Jung Jae-hee on the right side with a header to level the score.

Afterward, Daejeon deployed a full-scale attack by bringing in numerous offensive resources such as Joo Min-kyu, Um Won-sang, Rubixon, and Masa in an attempt to turn the game around, but finished the match without adding any further goals.

At the same time, Pohang collapsed 0-2 in their home second-round match against Johor Darul Ta'zim (Malaysia) at Steelyard. Following their 1-3 loss to Beijing Guoan (China) in the first round, they fell into a slump of two consecutive defeats in the tournament.

The variable of defender Jeon Min-gwang being sent off during stoppage time in the first half proved fatal. Facing a numerical disadvantage, Pohang was brought down by consecutive goals from Marcus Guilherme in the fourth and 44th minutes of the second half.

This match marked Pohang's home return after approximately two months since the concrete roof collapse accident at Steelyard on August 8. The club welcomed fans after completing a detailed safety inspection and repair work, but left a bitter taste with a goalless defeat.

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