AFC Champions League League Phase East - 1
Gangwon FC 2 - 1 FT Shanghai Shenhua
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Teixeira (Gao Tianyi) 45'
HT
↓ Zhu Chenjie ↑Fulangxisi Aidi 46'
54' ↓ Yun Il-Lok ↑Seo Min-Woo
54' ↓ Kim Kang-Guk ↑Kim Dae-Won
54' ↓ Choe Byeong-Chan ↑Mo Jae-Hyeon
54' Hong Chul (Goo Bon-Cheul)
63' Goo Bon-Cheul
↓ J. Teixeira ↑Yu Hanchao 70'
↓ Gao Tianyi ↑Wang Haijian 70'
72' ↓ Vitor Gabriel ↑Kim Gun-Hee
Hanchao Yu 78'
↓ Liu Chengyu ↑Han Jiawen 79'
Aidi Fulang Xisi 82'
85' ↓ Goo Bon-Cheul ↑Y. Kang
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gangwon FC
Goalkeepers
Lee Gwang-Yeon 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Jo Hyun-Tae 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
H. Park 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hong Chul 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Midfielders
Goo Bon-Cheul
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Do-Hyun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Kang-Guk
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kim Dae-Woo 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
58
Passes
10
Duels
Yun Il-Lok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Forwards
Choe Byeong-Chan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Vitor Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
Park Cheong-Hyo 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Tuci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Song Jun-Seok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Gi-Hyuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kang Joon-Hyuck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee You-Hyeon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seo Min-Woo 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
Y. Kang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Dae-Won
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Gun-Hee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Min-Jun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mo Jae-Hyeon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shanghai Shenhua
Goalkeepers
Bao Yaxiong 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Yang Zexiang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jin Shunkai
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Zhu Chenjie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Wang Shilong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Xu Haoyang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Q. Wu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gao Tianyi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Yang Haoyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Teixeira
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Liu Chengyu
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Xue Qinghao
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Zhou Zhengkai
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Chan Shinichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fulangxisi Aidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wu Xi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yu Hanchao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wang Haijian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Han Jiawen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 | WSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 3 Vissel Kobe (17-09-2025) |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +2 | WMelbourne City 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (16-09-2025) |
| 3 | Gangwon FC | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WGangwon FC 2 - 1 Shanghai Shenhua (16-09-2025) |
| 4 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Chengdu Better City (17-09-2025) |
| 5 | Buriram United | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WBuriram United 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (16-09-2025) |
| 6 | Machida Zelvia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DMachida Zelvia 1 - 1 FC Seoul (16-09-2025) |
| 7 | FC Seoul | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DMachida Zelvia 1 - 1 FC Seoul (16-09-2025) |
| 8 | Shanghai Shenhua | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LGangwon FC 2 - 1 Shanghai Shenhua (16-09-2025) |
| 9 | Johor Darul Takzim FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LBuriram United 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (16-09-2025) |
| 10 | Chengdu Better City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Chengdu Better City (17-09-2025) |
| 11 | Melbourne City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | LMelbourne City 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (16-09-2025) |
| 12 | SHANGHAI SIPG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | LSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 3 Vissel Kobe (17-09-2025) |
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
Gangwon Dominance Overcomes Shanghai's Surgical Precision
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A match defined by sustained territorial pressure versus clinical counter-attacking ends with the K-League side securing a vital continental victory.
The Siege at Chuncheon
The action at Chuncheon Songam Stadium ignited early as Gangwon FC established a suffocating grip on the proceedings. From the opening exchanges, the home side dictated the tempo, eventually carving out a massive 63% possession share. This wasn't merely idle passing; the Korean side operated with a high Intensity score of 5.2, relentlessly pushing the ball into the final third. Shanghai Shenhua, meanwhile, seemed content to sit deep and absorb the pressure, relying on a rigid defensive structure that was tested almost immediately. The early phase saw the hosts move the ball with 87% accuracy, completing over 450 passes as they looked to break down a stubborn Chinese Super League backline that refused to offer any easy entry points into the penalty area.
A One-Sided Tactical Pivot
The match pivoted on a dramatic attacking siege that saw the K-League outfit unleash a barrage of 11 shots, turning the final third into a shooting gallery. While the Balance rating of 2.1 suggests a significant tilt toward the hosts, Shanghai Shenhua remained incredibly dangerous on the rare occasions they crossed the halfway line. In a display of extreme efficiency, the visitors managed to score despite only recording two shots on target the entire afternoon. This clinical edge briefly threatened to derail the home side's ambitions, but the sheer volume of attacks from Gangwon FC—who created eight chances from inside the box—eventually breached the Shanghai resistance. The tactical shift from the hosts to use wider channels and increased crossing frequency finally exploited the fatigue in the visitors' defensive ranks.
Resolution and Continental Stakes
As the final whistle blew, the 2-1 scoreline reflected a hard-fought victory that carried significant Stakes for both clubs' continental ambitions. For Gangwon FC, this result provides a much-needed boost to their form and ladder position, rewarding a performance where they dominated every statistical metric, from corners to aerial duels won. Conversely, Shanghai Shenhua leave Korea wondering what might have been if they had managed to sustain more than 37% possession. Their inability to retain the ball in the middle of the pitch left their defenders exposed to constant waves of pressure. With an Upset Factor of 0.0, the result largely followed the expected trajectory based on the territorial dominance displayed throughout the ninety minutes, leaving the visitors rooted near the bottom of the group standings.
Key Questions
Who won the match between Gangwon FC and Shanghai Shenhua?
Gangwon FC won the match 2-1 at the Chuncheon Songam Stadium.
What was the possession like in the Gangwon vs Shanghai match?
Gangwon FC dominated the match with 63% possession compared to Shanghai Shenhua's 37%.
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.
Tactical Caution Rules in Chuncheon
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. A low-scoring tactical standoff looms as two sides prioritising defensive stability look to avoid a damaging opening defeat in the AFC Champions League.
The Setup
On September 16, 2025, the League Phase East begins with a narrative of survival rather than spectacle. Gangwon FC enters this continental clash searching for the consistency that has eluded them domestically, sitting 8th in their table. Across the pitch, Shanghai Shenhua arrives in South Korea with a concerning Form rating of 2.5, having lost four of their last five matches. The numbers suggest a match of fine margins; a Balance score of 2.7 indicates two squads that are struggling to find their identity, while a Stakes score of 1.0 reflects the cautious approach typical of an opening league phase fixture where the primary goal is to remain in the hunt for the top-24 playoff line.
Key Battle
The defining conflict will occur between the Gangwon midfield unit and the individual threat of the Shanghai frontline. Without a standout playmaker in the home ranks, Gangwon must rely on collective structural integrity to neutralise the movement of Rafael Ratão and M. Gueye. If the visitors can find Luís Asué in pockets of space between the lines, the tactical Balance could tilt in favor of the CSL side, though their current lack of confidence remains a significant hurdle.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey 1-1 draw at the Chuncheon Songam Stadium. Gangwon will look to control possession without overcommitting, while Shanghai Shenhua will likely sit deep and look to exploit transitions through their Stars in attack. Neither manager will be willing to gamble on an expansive style this early in the competition, leading to a match where the fear of losing outweighs the ambition to win.