Pohang Steelers secured a comfortable 2-0 home win over Kaya FC-Iloilo in their AFC Champions League 2 group stage opener on October 2, 2025. The Korean powerhouse, playing at the Pohang Steel Yard, controlled the match from the outset against the Filipino visitors. The Steelers broke the deadlock in the first half through a dominant spell of possession and pressure. They added a second goal after the interval to put the result beyond doubt. This victory gave Pohang a perfect start to their campaign, asserting their status as one of the group favorites, while Kaya FC-Iloilo was left to reflect on a difficult introduction to the level of competition in the tournament.