Match Report
Pohang Steelers (2nd, 13 pts) visited Gamba Osaka (1st, 18 pts) with 5 points between them. Pohang Steelers's recent output lagged their position: 7th on form over five rounds while 2nd in the table. Against a league average of 1.43 goals per team per game, Gamba Osaka ran at 2.67 scored and 0.33 conceded, Pohang Steelers at 1.17 and 0.33.
Gamba Osaka's unbeaten run stood at 6, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
The match was played at Panasonic Stadium Suita (capacity 39,694). On the scoreboard, Gamba Osaka led 2-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Gamba Osaka: Ryoya Yamashita (41'), Deniz Hümmet (34') · Pohang Steelers: Kento Nishiya (61')
Key stats
Possession: Gamba Osaka 56% · Pohang Steelers 44% · Total shots: 14-9 · On target: 6-4 · Corners: 8-4