Pohang knocked out Daegu FC in the semi-finals and then defeated Gyeongnam FC in the final to ensure qualification for the 2009 AFC Champions League. In the 2009 AFC Champions League, the Steelers defeated Umm-Salal of Qatar 4–1 on aggregate in the semi-finals to advance to their first ever AFC Champions League final. The Steelers defeated Saudi club Al-Ittihad 2–1 at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan to claim the title. For the 2009 K League season, Pohang once again qualified for the play-off phase of the league by finishing the regular season in second place, equal with FC Seoul on points, but ahead on goal difference. The Steelers had a bye to the semi-finals, but lost to Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma. Nonetheless, their regular season placing saw them qualify for the 2010 AFC Champions League Group stage. Following the conclusion of the 2009 K League season, at the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup in December, the Steelers finished in third place after defeating Mexican side Atlante 4–3 on penalties. Kits In 1994, POSCO Atoms wore a green kit and a white kit with a multicoloured sun in the middle. In 1997, Pohang Steelers wore a white shirt with black stripes on the shoulders and black shorts. In 2000, the first kit consisted of a sky blue shirt and white shorts, while the away kit was a black and red hooped shirt with black shorts (similar to the current kit). In 2002 the kit was red with a black "V" on the chest. Kit suppliers Current squad Out on loan Honours Domestic League K League 1 Winners (5): 1986, 1988, 1992, 2007, 2013 Runners-up (4): 1985, 1987, 1995, 2004 Korean National Semi-Professional Football League Winners (5): 1975 Spring, 1981 Fall, 1982, 1986 Fall, 1988 Fall Runners-up (2): 1977, 1989 Spring Cups FA Cup Winners (4): 1996, 2008, 2012, 2013 Runners-up (3): 2001, 2002, 2007 League Cup Winners (2): 1993, 2009 Runners-up (2): 1996, 1997s National Football Championship Runners-up (2): 1977, 1985 President's Cup Winners (1): 1974 Runners-up (1): 1989 International Continental AFC Champions League Winners (3): 1996–97, 1997–98, 2009 Runners-up (1): 2021 Asian Super Cup Runners-up (2): 1997, 1998 A3 Champions Cup Runners-up (1): 2005 Worldwide FIFA Club World Cup Third place (1): 2009 Afro-Asian Club Championship Runners-up (2): 1997, 1998 Invitational DCM Trophy Winners (1): 1988 Runners-up (1): 1989 King's Cup Runners-up (1): 1987 Season-by-season records Key Tms. = Number