Kashima Antlers vs Pohang Steelers Highlights - October 28, 2026

Kashima Antlers beat Pohang Steelers 3-0 in AFC Champions League on October 28, 2026. The match was played at Kashima Soccer Stadium.

Ryuta Koike (69'), Aleksandar Cavric (75'), Matheus Bueno (87') scored for Kashima Antlers.

At kick-off Kashima Antlers stood in position 4 with 6 points. Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats.

That run had left Kashima Antlers 4 games without defeat. Pohang Steelers went into the game in position 14, on 0 points.

They had won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 in their previous five. Pohang Steelers arrived unbeaten in 2.

Wanderson Carvalho Oliveira could not find the target for Pohang Steelers (2'). Aleksandar Cavric sent an effort off target for Kashima Antlers (13').

Shortly afterwards, Élber shot wide for Kashima Antlers on 13 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Homare Tokuda’s effort (45').

Substitutions: Kashima Antlers 1, Pohang Steelers 0.

After the break, Aleksandar Cavric could not find the target for Kashima Antlers (58').

Jakob Tranziska sent an effort off target for Pohang Steelers (59'). Aleksandar Cavric tested the goalkeeper for Kashima Antlers (66').

Moments later, Ryuta Koike scored for Kashima Antlers on 69 minutes after a pass from Matheus Bueno.

Aleksandar Cavric forced a save for Kashima Antlers on 75 minutes. Soon after, Aleksandar Cavric put one away for Kashima Antlers (75').

A block denied Aleksandar Cavric on 78 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Paulo Rocha of Pohang Steelers on 79 minutes.

Si-Woo Jin was booked for Pohang Steelers (85'). Moments later, Matheus Bueno scored for Kashima Antlers on 87 minutes.

Substitutions: Kashima Antlers 4, Pohang Steelers 5.

Kashima Antlers controlled 71.1% of possession. Kashima Antlers had 15 shots with 6 on target, while Pohang Steelers had 4 and 0.

Goalkeeper saves: Kashima Antlers 0, Pohang Steelers 3. Corners: Kashima Antlers 4, Pohang Steelers 3.

Kashima Antlers completed the most passes, 771 in total at 87.5% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.