Gangwon FC lost 0-1 to Gamba Osaka after extra time and was eliminated from the AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite Playoff. Gangwon aimed for ACL main tournament advancement for two consecutive seasons, but ultimately ended up on the ACL2 stage. On the other hand, Gamba Osaka secured a spot in the ACLE main tournament. Gangwon had an attacking advantage in the first half but failed to bear fruit due to mistakes, and conceded a winning goal to Gakuto Nawa in extra time, resulting in defeat.
