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Pohang Steelers ACL Runner-up… Pohang Citizen’s Enthusiasm



A group tour was held at Megabox Nampohang Branch to support the Pohang Steelers who advanced to the 2021 AFC Champions League.

[아시아경제 영남취재본부 이세령 기자] The Pohang Steelers football team advanced to the final of the ‘2021 AFC Champions League (ACL)’ for the first time in 12 years and took the runners-up.

The Pohang Steelers faced Al Hilal FC in the final held at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the 23rd local time.

In response to the needs of Pohang fans, who are not easy to support away, Pohang Steelers rented Megabox Nampohang Branch and promoted group tours.

About 120 Pohang citizens who applied online with officials from the Football Association such as Mayor Lee Kang-deok, Pohang City Football Association President Pohang City Football Association and Gangwon-do Pohang City Sports Association were together.


In accordance with the quarantine guidelines for movie theater vaccine pass facilities related to COVID-19, they observed whether the second round of vaccination was completed, body temperature and QR code authentication, wearing a mask, and prohibition of fostering support.

The Pohang Steelers unfortunately missed the championship trophy 2-0 after a fierce 90-minute match, but they played a dramatic game throughout the ACL match and received cheers from the fans.

The team will enter Korea on the 25th Korean time and prepare for the K-League Round 37 away game against Incheon to be held on the 28th, and then play the K-League Round 38, the last game of the season, against Seoul on December 4 at Pohang Steel Yard. .

Mayor Lee Kang-deok said, “Congratulations on Pohang Steelers’ runner-up,” he said.

Reporter Lee Se-ryeong, Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters ryeong@asiae.co.kr

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