Matchday Six - Group H: Suwon Samsung Bluewings edge Kashima Antlers for top spot

The Montenegrin's fifth goal of the 2018 campaign saw Suwon leapfrog the Japanese side, who qualify for the Round of 16 in second spot.

Suwon had the first chance when a slip from Yuto Misao let in Waguininho in the eighth minute. But the Brazilian took too long setting up the shot and Misao recovered to block.

Waguininho then had another decent opportunity in the 23rd minute but miscued his header from a good position.

Kashima then had their own miscue as Yuma Suzuki failed to make clean contact with a volley from the edge of the box.

Atsutaka Nakamura’s foul on Yeom Ki-hun on the edge of the Kashima area presented Suwon with an excellent chance in the 31st minute. And Waguininho’s low free kick from 20 yards was diverted into the net by Damjanovic to give the visitors the lead.

The Koreans almost added a second just before half-time when Damjanovic released Waguininho. The Brazilian’s powerful left-footed shot was well saved by Kwoun Sun-tae.