Seoul: Pohang Steelers and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors both won Wednesday to give South Korea three teams in the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League.
Pohang, going for a record fourth continental championship, advanced with a 1-0 win at Japanese club Cerezo Osaka. Lee Seung-mo scored the only goal in the 25th minute.
“Both teams played well and both teams had chances,” Pohang coach Kim Ki-dong said. “We came under pressure early in the game but we recovered and we are delighted with the win.”
Two-time champion Jeonbuk defeated Thai club BG Pathum United 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.
Brazilian striker Gustavo headed Jeonbuk into the lead at the end of the first half but Teerasil Dangda equalized in the 76th.
South Korean club Ulsan Hyundai has also earned a spot in the quarter-finals.
