Japan's Kashima Antlers have been held 1-1 by Suwon Bluewings in the AFC Champions League in their first appearance on home soil since last month's earthquake.
Japan's Kashima Antlers have been held 1-1 by Suwon Bluewings in the AFC Champions League in their first appearance on home soil since last month's earthquake.
Suwon Bluewings were held at home by Kashima Antlers as Nagoya Grampus and FC Seoul also drew 1-1, while last year's runners-up Zob Ahan of Iran proved unstoppable at Al Rayyan.
Seongnam Ilhwa will face compatriots Suwon Bluewings in the quarter-finals, while defending champions Pohang Steelers take on Zob Ahan.
The AFC Champions league last 16 commenced with K-League duo Suwon Bluewings and Seongnam Ilhwa, plus Al Gharafa and Al Shabab all progressing.
Suwon Bluewings sank to the bottom of the K-league following a 2-0 loss at Chunnam Dragons.
Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma moved into second place in the K-League with a 2-1 win at Suwon Bluewings while defending champions Pohang Steelers drew 3-3 with Jeonbuk Motors.
Korea Republic are close to having a full quartet of clubs reach the AFC Champions league last 16 after Suwon Bluewings and Seongnam Ilhwa advanced.
Struggling Pohang Steelers eked out a 2-1 win over Daegu, while Suwon Bluewings also came from behind to edge Busan I'Park in a seven-goal thriller.
Experienced Asian Champions League campaigners Suwon Bluewings and Gamba Osaka played out a goalless draw in their opening game of Group G.