Johor Darul Ta’zim Defeats 10-Man Pohang Steelers in AFC Champions League Elite

Johor Darul Ta’zim claimed their first victory of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027 league phase on Tuesday, defeating FC Pohang Steelers 2-0 at the Steelyard. The Malaysian side capitalized on a numerical advantage after the hosts were reduced to 10 men.

Match Turning Point

The pivotal moment occurred on the stroke of half-time when Pohang Steelers captain Jeon Min-gwang was sent off. Johor immediately took advantage after the interval, with Marcos Guilherme breaking the deadlock in the 49th minute. Guilherme sealed the result by scoring his second goal just a minute before the end of regulation time, handing the Korean side their second defeat of the campaign.

Source: The AFC