TOKYO (AFP) - Pohang Steelers of South Korea shocked two-time champions Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia 2-1 to capture the AFC Champions League title on Saturday.

With the win, Pohang bagged a berth in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates from December 9-19.

It was a third time the Koreans have won the continental title, following their victories in the former Asian Club Championship in 1997 and 1998.

They eliminated Bunyodkor of Uzbekistan and Umm-Salal of Qatar on their way to the final.