JDT beat 10-man Pohang 2-0 in Korea; Port next at Sultan Ibrahim on 27 October
Marcos Guilherme scored twice as Johor Darul Ta'zim won 2-0 at Pohang Steelers in the AFC Champions League Elite. JDT host Thai side Port on 27 October at 6pm Malaysia time.
Johor Darul Ta'zim beat Pohang Steelers 2-0 in South Korea in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday 13 October, with Marcos Guilherme scoring both goals. The Malaysian champions now turn to a home match against Thailand's Port on Tuesday 27 October.
It was JDT's first away win over Pohang. The Korean side had won both previous meetings between the clubs.
How JDT won
Pohang were reduced to 10 men shortly before half-time when centre-back Jeon Min-gwang was sent off. Shahab Zahedi had earlier hit the crossbar for JDT in the 16th minute.
Guilherme broke the deadlock four minutes after the restart, in the 49th minute, set up by Zahedi. He added a second in the 89th minute, finishing from a rebound with his left foot, to seal the result.
JDT were coached by Xisco Munoz in the match, Bernama reported.
Where JDT stand
JDT opened their East region campaign with a 1-1 home draw against Thailand's Buriram United on 15 September. The win in Pohang took them to four points from two games, and Bernama put them fifth in the table. Japan's Gamba Osaka led the standings with six points.
The Star reported that JDT remain unbeaten in all competitions this season, with 11 wins from 12 matches. It added that Zahedi has 11 goals in all competitions.
Port are next
JDT's third match is at home against Port on Tuesday 27 October at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Johor. The match kicks off at 6pm Malaysia time (7pm in Japan, where the competition's schedule is published).
Port arrive on the back of a heavy defeat. They lost 5-1 at Kashiwa Reysol in Japan on 14 October (Japan time), according to the J.League's schedule page.
The wider picture for SEA clubs
Five South-East Asian clubs are in the East region. Buriram United lost 1-0 at home to Beijing on matchday two. Ratchaburi lost 1-0 at Kyoto Sanga, and Vietnam's Cong An Ha Noi lost 1-0 at home to Kashima Antlers. JDT's was the only win among the South-East Asian teams on that matchday.
Zahedi's part
Zahedi was central again. He hit the crossbar in the first half and then supplied the pass for the opening goal, adding to his season tally of 11 goals in all competitions.
Pohang's sending-off changed the game. JDT had the extra man for the whole second half and took advantage with two goals.
Key takeaways
- Marcos Guilherme scored twice as JDT beat 10-man Pohang 2-0 on 13 October.
- It was JDT's first away win over Pohang.
- JDT have four points from two games; Gamba Osaka lead with six.
- JDT host Port at 6pm Malaysia time on Tuesday 27 October.
FAQ
Q: Who scored for JDT against Pohang? Marcos Guilherme scored both goals, in the 49th and 89th minutes.
Q: When is JDT against Port in Malaysia time? The match is on Tuesday 27 October at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. Kick-off is 6pm in Malaysia.
Q: Which other South-East Asian clubs are in the East region? Buriram United, Ratchaburi and Port from Thailand, and Cong An Ha Noi from Vietnam, along with JDT.
Sources: The Star, Bernama, J.League, Wikipedia