AFC Champions League League Phase East - 7
Gangwon FC 0 - 0 FT SHANGHAI SIPG
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Yusup Umidjan 26'
HT
57' ↓ Song Jun-Seok ↑Kim Do-Hyun
↓ Bao Shimeng ↑Meng Jingchao 63'
↓ Feng Jing ↑Gabrielzinho 63'
↓ O. Melendo ↑X. Li 76'
78' ↓ Mo Jae-Hyeon ↑Y. Kang
↓ Lu Yongtao ↑Kuai Jiwen 85'
↓ Liu Zhurun ↑Zhang Yuan 85'
87' ↓ Seo Min-Woo ↑Lee Seung-Won
87' ↓ Goh Young-Jun ↑A. Hleihil
87' ↓ Park Sang-Hyeok ↑Lee Ji-Ho
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gangwon FC
Goalkeepers
Park Cheong-Hyo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Kang Joon-Hyuck
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Shin Min-Ha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Tuci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Song Jun-Seok
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Mo Jae-Hyeon
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Seo Min-Woo
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
66
Passes
9
Duels
Lee Gi-Hyuk
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
64
Passes
19
Duels
Kim Dae-Won
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Park Sang-Hyeok
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Goh Young-Jun
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
21%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Jo Hyun-Tae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Park
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Kang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Seung-Won
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Tae-Hwan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hwang Eun-Chong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Choe Byeong-Chan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Do-Hyun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Ji-Ho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Jung-Hoon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Hleihil
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
L. Hyobin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
SHANGHAI SIPG
Goalkeepers
Yan Junling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Bao Shimeng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Jean Claude
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Yusup Umidjan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Li Shuai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Lu Yongtao
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Mateus Vital
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Feng Jing
GHOST
11
Actions
11
Actions
63
Minutes
6.5
Rating
O. Melendo
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Liu Zhurun
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Forwards
M. Orr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Chen Wei
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ming Tian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yue Xin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kuai Jiwen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Meng Jingchao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabrielzinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
X. Li
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuhang Zhang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Wang Dongcheng
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Zhang Yuan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Aiffeierding
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -6
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
Territorial Dominance Fails to Yield Results at the Songam
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. A match defined by wasteful finishing and defensive resilience leaves both sides searching for answers in the continental race.
Tactical Standoff in Chuncheon
The encounter at Chuncheon Songam Stadium began with a clear pattern of play as Gangwon FC established early control of the midfield. Operating with an Intensity score of 1.2, the home side looked to exploit the wide areas against a defensively minded SHANGHAI SIPG. Despite the territorial advantage, the opening phase was characterized by cautious probing rather than clear-cut openings. The visitors, currently struggling in 12th position, seemed content to sit deep and absorb pressure, banking on their defensive structure to frustrate the Korean hosts. This tactical choice led to a Balance rating of 1.0, as the game remained deadlocked despite the obvious discrepancy in intent and ball retention between the two sides.
The Gangwon Siege
As the match progressed into the second half, the proceedings transformed into a genuine attacking siege. Gangwon FC dominated possession with a 62% share, launching a barrage of 12 shots towards the goal. However, a glaring lack of a clinical "Sniper" in the final third proved costly. Ten of those attempts originated from inside the box, yet only two managed to test the SHANGHAI SIPG goalkeeper. The frustration grew for the home supporters as corner after corner—seven in total—was cleared by a desperate Chinese backline. Even with an Upset Factor of 0.0, the tension was palpable as the clock ticked down, with the visitors rarely venturing across the halfway line, managing a meager two shots throughout the entire ninety minutes.
Stalemate and Standings
The final whistle brought a sense of relief to the visitors and deep disappointment for the hosts. For SHANGHAI SIPG, this result marks their third draw in a winless run of seven matches, leaving them mired in the lower reaches of the table. For Gangwon FC, the Stakes of the match were high in their pursuit of continental progression, but their inability to convert 524 passes into a single goal represents a significant missed opportunity. While the draw stops their recent losing skid, the lack of cutting edge will be a major concern for the coaching staff. Both teams leave the pitch with a single point that does little to improve their respective trajectories in this season's AFC Champions League campaign.
Key Questions
Why did the match end in a 0-0 draw?
Gangwon FC dominated with 12 shots and 62% possession but lacked clinical finishing, while Shanghai focused entirely on defensive resilience.
What is the current form of SHANGHAI SIPG?
Shanghai remains winless in their last seven matches, following a poor run of form consisting of three draws and four losses.
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 Desperate Push for the Knockout Line
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. This is a scrap for survival where tactical discipline will outweigh flair as both sides flirt with continental elimination.
The Setup
The AFC Champions League league phase is reaching a critical juncture at the Chuncheon Songam Stadium. For SHANGHAI SIPG, the situation is dire; sitting in 12th place without a single win in seven matches, they are a team searching for an identity. Their Form rating of 4.0 reflects a side that has struggled to convert possession into goals, managing only two strikes all campaign. Conversely, Gangwon FC occupies 8th place, providing a slightly more stable platform, yet their defensive record—leaking 11 goals—suggests they are far from secure. With a low Balance score of 2.3, this match will likely be defined by which side makes the first critical error rather than a moment of individual brilliance.
Key Battle
The primary conflict will occur between the SHANGHAI SIPG creative hub and the Gangwon defensive unit. Mateus Vital and Gabrielzinho are tasked with unlocking a home backline that has shown vulnerability under pressure. If Matheus Jussa can provide the necessary cover from deep, the visitors might finally find the space they need. Gangwon’s midfield, however, will look to congest the central channels and force Shanghai into wide areas where they have been less effective this season.
Our Prediction
Expect a tentative start as neither side wants to yield ground in this winner-takes-all scenario for playoff positioning. Shanghai’s desperation will force them forward, but their lack of clinical finishing remains a massive hurdle. Gangwon will likely absorb pressure and look to exploit the transition. A 1-1 draw feels inevitable, a result that does little to help Shanghai’s rapidly fading hopes of advancing past the league stage.