Gamba Osaka Held to 3-3 Draw at Pohang; Kashima's Three-Match Winning Start Ends [Summary: ACL Elite League Stage MD4]

The remaining Matchday 4 fixtures involving J.League clubs in the AFC Champions League Elite League Stage were played on 4 November.
 
Gamba Osaka were held to a 3-3 away draw by FC Pohang Steelers of Korea Republic despite taking the lead three times. Ryotaro Meshino opened the scoring in the 34th minute, but Pohang equalised in the 55th. Eli Adams restored Gamba's lead with a direct free-kick in the 69th minute, only for the hosts to draw level again eight minutes later. Kohshiro Sumi put Gamba ahead for a third time in the 79th minute, but Pohang struck in the 89th to salvage a draw.
 
Kashima were held to a goalless draw away to Buriram United of Thailand despite having more shots and possession. The result brought their three-match winning start to the competition to an end.

■Match Data
Pohang vs. Gamba Osaka
Buriram vs. Kashima