The Pohang Steelers hosted Shandong Luneng.
The first goal came in the first five minutes of the match, the home side scored the all important opener. No Byung-jun curled tantalizing free kick into the top corner, giving Shandong keeper Li Leilei no chance.
The visitors pressed hard and created a golden opportunity to equalize minutes from time when Benson was brought down inside the box, a spot kick was awarded, but substitute Deng Zhuoxiang's blast hit the upright. 1-0 is how it ended.
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Shandong Luneng lose to Pohang Steelers 1-0 in AFC Chamions League |