Pohang are looking to pick up their first win in Group H having been held to a goalless draw by Central Coast Mariners from Australia in their opening game last week.

And while Farias is keen to get a win regardless of the opposition, he conceded beating a Japanese side adds extra incentive.

"There has always been a rivalry between Korea and Japan, this is no different. It means a lot for us to beat a J.League side," said the Brazilian.

"Our players have the experience that they need to overcome and beat a big team like Kawasaki. For us, focus is not the problem. My team knows what they have to do and they will use this game to show their ability.

"We are counting on our home advantage and the performance from our veterans to help guide us past them."

Kawasaki coach Takashi Sekizuka believes the performance of his side's defence will be crucial.

"Our focus for this game will be on defence," he said. "If we can play well in defence, we can win this game."

Kawasaki edged Tianjin Teda 1-0 in their opening game last week but it was the Chinese side who had the better chances to have at least taken a point.

Tianjin entertain Central Coast Mariners tomorrow in the group's other game and coach Zuo Shusheng has pinned his hopes of securing a win on former Italy international Damiano Tommasi.

"Tommasi is the one who can link the front and back with his skill and he could spark fast moves for our side when we counterattack," said Zuo. "Our players haven't got used to his style yet.

"If our fans are patient enough, giving Tommasi and other players a bit more time, they will work much better together."

Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna, meanwhile, admits that while his side will be aiming for a win at Tianjin Teda Stadium, he will be happy with a point from the Chinese Super League side.

"They're going to be at home, in front of a big crowd and wanting to prove that they're a good team," said McKinna.

"We know that we're in for a very hard game and that we'll have to be at the top of our game to get a result.

"We have to believe that we can come here and get a result. We think we can come away with a win but, realistically, if we came away with a draw it's still a good result and we've done a good job."