AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 4, East
Johor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 FT Shanghai Shenhua
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
19' ↓ A. Aketxe ↑A. Fazail
HT
48' J. Silva
57' ↓ Antonio Cristian ↑S. Lowry
60' Shane Lowry
63' O. Arribas (A. Fazail)
↓ L. Asue ↑Saulo Mineiro 63'
↓ Gao Tianyi ↑Wang Haijian 67'
↓ Wu Xi ↑Xu Haoyang 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
Andoni Zubiaurre 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Óscar Arribas 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Aerials Won
3
Tackles
Raúl Parra 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Eddy Pascual 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
77%
Duel Win %
Cristián Glauder 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Jonathan Silva 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8
Rating
Midfielders
Natxo Insa 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.7
Rating
Ignacio Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ager Aketxe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
19
Entry
Forwards
Arif Aiman 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Jairo
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Park Jun-hyung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shane Lowry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
La'Vere Corbin-Ong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Afiq Fazail 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
71
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Nazmi Faiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Hidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bergson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Celso Bermejo
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
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Wilson Manafá
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Jiang Shenglong
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Zhu Chenjie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinichi Chan
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
L. Ke
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gao Tianyi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Wu Xi 
GHOST
12
Actions
12
Actions
67
Minutes
6.7
Rating
João Teixeira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Luís Asué
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
André Luís
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Zhou Zhengkai 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wang Shilong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jin Shunkai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yang Zexiang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eddy Francis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Amadou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xu Haoyang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dai Weijun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xie Pengfei
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yu Hanchao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wang Haijian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saulo
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
27
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2024 | Johor Darul Takzim FC | 3 - 0 | Shanghai Shenhua | AFC Champions League | Stadium Sultan Ibrahim Larkin |
10/01/2024
Johor Darul Takzim FC Win
Shanghai Shenhua Win
Draw
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
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Survival Instincts at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 17/100. This clash is a definitive survival test for Shanghai Shenhua, who must halt their sliding trajectory to keep their knockout stage dreams alive.
The Setup
The race for the direct qualification spots in the AFC Champions League heats up as Johor Darul Takzim FC welcomes a faltering Shanghai Shenhua to the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. Currently sitting in 7th place, JDT is hovering just inside the safety of the top-8 bracket, while the visitors languish in 11th, perilously close to the playoff cutoff line. A Form rating of 3.8 reflects the crisis in the Chinese camp; before their most recent narrow victory, Shenhua endured a bruising four-game losing streak that has completely sapped their momentum. Meanwhile, JDT has found a level of consistency that makes them formidable at home, led by the technical composure of midfielders like João Figueiredo and Nacho Méndez.
Key Battle
The decisive factor will be the home side’s midfield engine room against the visitors' isolated forward line. JDT excels at maintaining possession and stretching the pitch, which will force a defensively fragile Shanghai side into deep, reactive positions. Without a high-pressure system to disrupt the hosts, the Shenhua backline will be under constant siege from overlapping runs and intricate central play.
Our Prediction
Despite the high Stakes of the league phase, the statistical Balance of 2.7 heavily favors the Malaysian champions. Shenhua’s defensive record of 11 goals conceded in seven matches suggests they lack the structural integrity to keep a clean sheet here. We expect Nenê to pull the strings in a match where JDT dictates the tempo from the first whistle. While Rafael Ratão and Luís Asué offer pace on the break for the visitors, their lack of service will likely lead to a frustrating evening. A controlled 2-0 victory for JDT seems the most plausible outcome as they push toward the knockout rounds.