AFC Champions League League Phase East - 4

Johor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 FT Shanghai Shenhua

Sultan Ibrahim Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
36
FT
Wed, Nov 5
Johor Darul Takzim FC
3-1
Shanghai Shenhua
⚡ Intensity 44
⚖️ Balance 15
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
JDT dominate Shanghai in Johor masterclass

Southern Tigers Roar in Continental Clash

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A comprehensive performance from the hosts leaves the visitors reeling and significantly reshapes the group standings in this high-stakes encounter.

The Tigers Unleashed

From the opening exchanges at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Johor Darul Takzim FC established a suffocating rhythm that the visitors struggled to disrupt. The home side dominated possession with a commanding 63% share, moving the ball with a precision that saw them complete 410 accurate passes. An Intensity rating of 6.9 was forged in these early stages, as JDT utilized the full width of the pitch to stretch the Chinese defense. The pressure was relentless, characterized by a staggering 10 corners that kept the ball pinned deep in the opposition half. While the scoreline would eventually reflect their superiority, the initial phase was a tactical masterclass in positional play, forcing the visitors to retreat into a low block almost immediately after the kickoff.

The Pivot: Breaking the Resistance

The turning point arrived when the sheer volume of attacks finally breached the organized lines of Shanghai Shenhua. Despite the visitors' goalkeeper putting up a valiant effort with 7 crucial saves, the dam eventually broke under a barrage of 20 total shots. The match reached its peak Intensity when JDT's frontline began finding pockets of space inside the box, where they registered half of their total attempts. A Balance score of 1.5 highlights how one-sided the tactical battle became; while Shanghai attempted to play on the break, they were limited to just 2 shots on target. The clinical nature of the hosts' finishing ensured that the territorial dominance was translated into a tangible advantage, effectively ending the contest as a spectacle before the final quarter.

Resolution and Continental Implications

The 3-1 victory serves as a major statement for Johor Darul Takzim FC, who now climb to 8 points in the standings, leapfrogging their opponents in the process. For Shanghai Shenhua, a fifth loss in seven matches paints a grim picture of their current continental form, leaving them stagnant on 4 points near the bottom of the table. With the Stakes measured at 1.0, this result provides JDT with the momentum needed for the knockout push, while the visitors must address a defensive structure that allowed 153 passes into their final third. As the whistle blew, the gulf in quality was evident in the stats: JDT's 88% pass accuracy compared to a struggling Shanghai side that spent most of the evening clearing their lines under immense pressure.

Key Questions

What was the final score between JDT and Shanghai Shenhua?

Johor Darul Takzim FC won the match 3-1 against Shanghai Shenhua.

Who won the match?

Johor Darul Takzim FC secured the victory at home.

Where was the match played?

The match took place at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
63%
37%
Johor Darul Takzim FC 63%
Shanghai Shenhua 37%
Shots
20
9
Johor Darul Takzim FC 20
Shanghai Shenhua 9
Shots on Target
10
2
Johor Darul Takzim FC 10
Shanghai Shenhua 2
Expected Goals (xG)
0.00
0.00
Johor Darul Takzim FC 0.00
Shanghai Shenhua 0.00
Passes
467
268
Johor Darul Takzim FC 467
Shanghai Shenhua 268
Pass Accuracy
88%
84%
Johor Darul Takzim FC 88%
Shanghai Shenhua 84%
Corners
10
1
Johor Darul Takzim FC 10
Shanghai Shenhua 1
Fouls
13
11
Johor Darul Takzim FC 13
Shanghai Shenhua 11
Yellow Cards
3
4
Johor Darul Takzim FC 3
Shanghai Shenhua 4
Red Cards
0
0
Johor Darul Takzim FC 0
Shanghai Shenhua 0

Match Events

19' 🔄 A. Aketxe A. Fazail
HT
48' J. Silva
57' 🔄 Antonio Cristian S. Lowry
60' 🟨 Shane Lowry
L. Asue Saulo Mineiro 🔄 63'
63' O. Arribas (A. Fazail)
Wu Xi Xu Haoyang 🔄 67'
Gao Tianyi Wang Haijian 🔄 67'
Haoyang Xu 69'
Saulo Mineiro 71'
73' 🟨 Eddy İsrafilov
André Luis 🟨 75'
Saulo Mineiro 🟨 82'
85' 🔄 Jairo Bergson
86' 🔄 N. Insa A. Teto
88' J. Silva (A. Aiman)
Wilson Manafá 🟨 90'+7
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Johor Darul Takzim FC

Goalkeepers
A. Zubiaurre
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
O. Arribas
TRANSFORMER
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Aerials Won
3
Tackles
R. Parra
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
E. Israfilov
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
77%
Duel Win %
Antonio Cristian
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
J. Silva
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8
Rating
Midfielders
N. Insa
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.7
Rating
N. Mendez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Aketxe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
19
Entry
Forwards
A. Aiman
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Jairo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
J. Park
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Lowry
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Corbin-Ong
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Fazail
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
71
Minutes
7.3
Rating
N. Faiz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Teto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hidalgo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bergson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Bermejo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Abad Amat
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Hazmi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Granja
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Shanghai Shenhua

Goalkeepers
Bao Yaxiong
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
W. Manafa
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Jiang Shenglong
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Zhu Chenjie
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chan Shinichi
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
L. Ke
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gao Tianyi
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Wu Xi
GHOST
GHOST
12
Actions
12
Actions
67
Minutes
6.7
Rating
J. Teixeira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
L. Asue
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Andre Luis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Zhou Zhengkai
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wang Shilong
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jin Shunkai
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yang Zexiang
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fulangxisi Aidi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Amadou
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xu Haoyang
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dai Wai-Tsun
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xie Pengfei
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yu Hanchao
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wang Haijian
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saulo Mineiro
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
27
Minutes
6.3
Rating

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
01/10/2024 Johor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua AFC Champions League Stadium Sultan Ibrahim Larkin
01/10/2024
AFC Champions League Stadium Sultan Ibrahim Larkin
Johor Darul Takzim FC Win
Shanghai Shenhua Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Vissel Kobe 4 9 8 4 +4 WVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-11-2025)LGangwon FC 4 - 3 Vissel Kobe (22-10-2025)WVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Melbourne City (01-10-2025)WSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 3 Vissel Kobe (17-09-2025)
2 Johor Darul Takzim FC 4 7 6 3 +3 WJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Shanghai Shenhua (05-11-2025)WChengdu Better City 0 - 2 Johor Darul Takzim FC (21-10-2025)DJohor Darul Takzim FC 0 - 0 Machida Zelvia (30-09-2025)LBuriram United 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (16-09-2025)
3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4 7 4 2 +2 WSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (04-11-2025)LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (21-10-2025)DSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 1 SHANGHAI SIPG (30-09-2025)WMelbourne City 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (16-09-2025)
4 Ulsan Hyundai FC 4 7 4 3 +1 LVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-11-2025)WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (21-10-2025)DShanghai Shenhua 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (01-10-2025)WUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Chengdu Better City (17-09-2025)
5 Gangwon FC 4 6 6 6 0 LSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (04-11-2025)WGangwon FC 4 - 3 Vissel Kobe (22-10-2025)LChengdu Better City 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (30-09-2025)WGangwon FC 2 - 1 Shanghai Shenhua (16-09-2025)
6 Buriram United 4 6 5 6 -1 WBuriram United 2 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (04-11-2025)LMelbourne City 2 - 1 Buriram United (21-10-2025)LFC Seoul 3 - 0 Buriram United (30-09-2025)WBuriram United 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (16-09-2025)
7 Melbourne City 4 6 4 5 -1 WMachida Zelvia 1 - 2 Melbourne City (04-11-2025)WMelbourne City 2 - 1 Buriram United (21-10-2025)LVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Melbourne City (01-10-2025)LMelbourne City 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (16-09-2025)
8 Machida Zelvia 4 5 4 3 +1 LMachida Zelvia 1 - 2 Melbourne City (04-11-2025)WSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (21-10-2025)DJohor Darul Takzim FC 0 - 0 Machida Zelvia (30-09-2025)DMachida Zelvia 1 - 1 FC Seoul (16-09-2025)
9 FC Seoul 4 5 4 3 +1 DFC Seoul 0 - 0 Chengdu Better City (04-11-2025)LShanghai Shenhua 2 - 0 FC Seoul (22-10-2025)WFC Seoul 3 - 0 Buriram United (30-09-2025)DMachida Zelvia 1 - 1 FC Seoul (16-09-2025)
10 Shanghai Shenhua 4 4 5 6 -1 LJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Shanghai Shenhua (05-11-2025)WShanghai Shenhua 2 - 0 FC Seoul (22-10-2025)DShanghai Shenhua 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (01-10-2025)LGangwon FC 2 - 1 Shanghai Shenhua (16-09-2025)
11 Chengdu Better City 4 4 2 4 -2 DFC Seoul 0 - 0 Chengdu Better City (04-11-2025)LChengdu Better City 0 - 2 Johor Darul Takzim FC (21-10-2025)WChengdu Better City 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (30-09-2025)LUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Chengdu Better City (17-09-2025)
12 SHANGHAI SIPG 4 1 1 8 -7 LBuriram United 2 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (04-11-2025)LSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (21-10-2025)DSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 1 SHANGHAI SIPG (30-09-2025)LSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 3 Vissel Kobe (17-09-2025)