AFC Champions League League Phase East - 4
FC Seoul 0 - 0 FT Chengdu Better City
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ Romulo ↑P. Delgado 25'
HT
46' ↓ Hwang Do-Yun ↑Ryu Jae-Moon
↓ H. Hu ↑Liao Rongxiang 46'
66' ↓ Lee Seung-Mo ↑Moon Seon-Min
66' ↓ Cheon Seong-Hoon ↑Cho Young-Wook
70' Jin-su Kim
80' ↓ Anderson Oliveira ↑Lucas Silva
Pedro Delgado 85'
↓ Chengdu Better City ↑Wei Shihao 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Seoul
Goalkeepers
Kang Hyeon-Mu 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Choi Jun 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Park Seong-Hoon 
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
89
Passes
3
Duels
Y. Al Arab
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
Kim Jin-Su 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Lee Seung-Mo
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
84
Passes
4
Duels
Hwang Do-Yun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Jeong Seung-Won
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
63
Passes
7
Duels
J. Lingard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anderson Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Forwards
Cheon Seong-Hoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
Choi Chul-Won
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lim Jun-Sub
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jeong Tae-Wook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bae Hyun-Seo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Han-Do
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Soo-Il
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryu Jae-Moon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Jang Han-Gyeol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moon Seon-Min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cho Young-Wook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Dugandzic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chengdu Better City
Goalkeepers
Jian Tao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gan Chao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Letschert 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Y. Dong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Li
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Gurfinkel 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Romulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
25
Entry
T. Chow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yang Ming-Yang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Hu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Felipe Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Ran Weifeng
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wang Dongsheng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Han Pengfei
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuan Mincheng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tang Xin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Muzepper Murahmetjan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yan Dinghao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liao Rongxiang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Delgado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wei Shihao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tang Chuang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Tactical Gridlock at the Seoul World Cup Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. A high-stakes continental clash failed to ignite as both sides canceled each other out in a defensive masterclass that prioritized security over spectacle.
A Chess Match in the Capital
The early exchanges at the Seoul World Cup Stadium suggested a long night for the visitors as FC Seoul immediately looked to impose their rhythm on the contest. Controlling a significant 63% of the ball, the home side circulated possession with clinical precision, completing 605 accurate passes in an attempt to pull the opposition out of position. Despite this control, an Intensity score of 0.5 reflected a match that lacked the explosive bursts required to unsettle a deeply entrenched defensive unit. The hosts looked comfortable in their own half, where they exchanged 372 passes, but the transition into the final third proved far more difficult. The match maintained a heavy Balance rating of 1.0, as both managers appeared more concerned with maintaining their shape than committing numbers forward in the opening stages.
Breaking the Defensive Wall
The pivot of the match centered on the resilience of the Chengdu Better City backline, which refused to buckle under sustained pressure. While they only saw 37% of the ball, the visitors were disciplined, restricting the hosts to just two shots on target throughout the ninety minutes. The Chengdu goalkeeper was forced into two crucial saves, maintaining the clean sheet as the Stakes of the competition weighed heavily on both technical areas. Every time the Seoul attackers managed to find a pocket of space, they were met by a wall of white shirts, with the visitors recording 14 clearances to repel the danger. This tactical stalemate meant the Upset Factor remained at 0.0, as neither side possessed the individual brilliance on the night to deviate from the established script or find a breakthrough from open play.
Points Shared, Opportunities Missed
As the final whistle blew, the sense of frustration among the home support was palpable. FC Seoul had 163 attacks but failed to create a single big chance, finishing the match with an xG of 0.0—a worrying statistic for a side sitting 6th in the table. For Chengdu Better City, the point is a hard-earned reward for their defensive grit, though their lack of goal threat, evidenced by zero shots on target, highlights the work ahead if they are to climb from 10th position. This result does little to alter the immediate trajectory of either club in the AFC Champions League, but it reinforces the difficulty of breaking down organized opposition in continental play. Both managers will likely view this as a missed opportunity to gain momentum, leaving the group standings as tight as the match itself.
Key Questions
How did possession impact the final result?
Despite FC Seoul having 63% possession and 708 passes, they failed to create high-quality chances, resulting in a 0-0 stalemate.
What were the standout defensive stats for Chengdu?
Chengdu Better City made 14 clearances and two vital saves to keep a clean sheet despite facing 163 attacks.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Battle for Continental Survival
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. This match is a desperate scramble for points as both teams look to keep their top-24 playoff hopes alive in the East region.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League group stage intensifies, FC Seoul welcomes Chengdu Better City to the Seoul World Cup Stadium on November 04, 2025. Both sides are currently wrestling with inconsistency; the hosts sit in 6th place while the visitors languish in 10th. A Form rating of 3.6 reflects the struggles both managers face in stringing together consecutive victories. While J. Lingard provides a touch of class for the Korean side, a low Stars score of 1.7 suggests this will be a match won through grit rather than individual brilliance. With the Stakes measured at 4.0, the margin for error has evaporated, effectively turning this league phase encounter into a knockout-style survival tie.
Key Battle
The decisive factor will be the clash between FC Seoul's creative engine and the disciplined defensive block of the visitors. Chengdu's midfield, led by Rômulo and Chow Tim, will focus on disrupting the home side's rhythm. Meanwhile, Y. Gurfinkel will have his hands full containing the width of the Seoul attack. Because the Balance score is just 2.7, expect a disjointed game where long spells of possession lead to few clear-cut opportunities as both units prioritize defensive stability over attacking flair.
Our Prediction
Given the recent struggles of both clubs, a 1-1 draw is the most likely outcome. FC Seoul will likely control the ball but find it difficult to penetrate a Chengdu side that has specialized in draws recently. The game will unfold as a tactical stalemate, with both teams settling for a point rather than risking a season-ending defeat.