Japan's Kashima Antlers have been gearing up to play the 1st leg of their Asian Champions League semi-final against South Korea’s Suwon Bluewings.
The J-league side are appearing in the semis for the 1st time. Kashima had earlier defeated Tianjin Quanjian of China 5-nil in aggregate in the quarter-finals.
That’s while, Suwon Bluewings made the semi-finals after beating Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC in penalty shoot-outs. The 1st leg takes place at Kashima Soccer stadium on Wednesday.