Pohang Steelers wins AFC Champions League title

South Korea's Pohang Steelers booked their spot in FIFA's Club World Cup next month. They beat Saudi side Al Ittihad to win the AFC Champions League title for a record third time.

12 minutes into the scoreless second half the striped-shirted Steelers broke the deadlock.Noh Byung-jun smashes a curling free kick past the Saudi Arabia keeper Mabrouk Zaid...

A skillfully-struck shot steers its way past the Saudi defensive setup. Pohang leads 1-0.

nine minutes later, Kim Jae-sung delivered a deep cross for a close range attack...defender Kim Hyung-il gets the second goal for the Pohang Steelers.

The South Korean defender rose high to head the ball into the back of the net. 2-0 for the Steelers.

Al Ittihad on the attack against the Pohang goal. Hicham Aboucherouane's effort sailed just over the cross bar

Al Ittihad with another chance, 16 minutes from time. Amine Chermiti headed onto goal, his shot was stopped but Saudi captain Mohammed Noor was there for the follow-up and the score. 2-1 Steelers still lead by 1.

The South Koreans' defense did the rest and held on till final whistle final score 2-1, Pohang Steelers.

The Steelers win the Asian Champions League title for the third time. Pohang claimed the title in 1997 and 1998, and with this win, they earn a place in next month's lucrative Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi.