AFC Champions League League Phase East - 2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 1 FT SHANGHAI SIPG
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
16' Tsukasa Shiotani
19' H. Araki (S. Higashi)
HT
46' ↓ Marcos Junior ↑M. Kato
55' Ju-sung Kim
↓ Fu Huan ↑Lu Wenjun 64'
↓ Kuai Jiwen ↑Leonardo 64'
65' ↓ N. Maeda ↑Y. Nakajima
65' ↓ K. Kinoshita ↑V. Germain
↓ Matheus Jussa ↑Yang Shiyuan 73'
↓ O. Melendo ↑Gabrielzinho 73'
Gabrielzinho (Wei Zhen) 83'
86' ↓ S. Higashi ↑T. Arslan
86' ↓ H. Kawabe ↑D. Suga
Gustavo 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Goalkeepers
K. Osako 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
T. Shiotani 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
H. Araki 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Kim Ju-Sung 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
S. Nakano 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
56
Passes
12
Duels
S. Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Kawabe 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
30%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
S. Higashi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7
Rating
Forwards
N. Maeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
K. Kinoshita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Marcos Junior 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Y. Tanaka 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jeong Min-Ki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Yamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Chajima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Arslan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Koshimichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Nakajima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Suga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Germain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SHANGHAI SIPG
Goalkeepers
Chen Wei
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Wang Shenchao
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yusup Umidjan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wei Zhen
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
A. C. Jojo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateus Vital
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Jussa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Fu Huan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
O. Melendo 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kuai Jiwen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Gustavo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.5
Rating
BENCH
Yan Junling
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Du Jia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ming Tian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yang Shiyuan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haliq Ablahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liu Ruofan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Feng Jing
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lu Wenjun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Li Shenglong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabrielzinho 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Leonardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
X. Li
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -3
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
Hiroshima Thwarted by Ten-Man Shanghai Resilience
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. A night of relentless pressure at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima ended in frustration for the hosts as a decimated but defiant SHANGHAI SIPG side held firm to secure a gritty 1-1 draw.
The Siege of Hiroshima
The atmosphere at the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima was electric as Sanfrecce Hiroshima sought to cement their place at the top of the AFC Champions League table. From the opening exchanges, the hosts established a rhythm that registered an Intensity rating of 3.9, driven largely by a suffocating press and 14 corners. They controlled possession with 59%, pinning SHANGHAI SIPG into their own third for the majority of the half. The statistics tell a story of total dominance; Sanfrecce fired a total of 20 shots, with 10 of those testing the opposition goal. Despite the Balance of the match tilting heavily toward the Japanese side, the breakthrough remained elusive as the visitors clung to a defensive structure designed to weather the early storm.
The Defensive Citadel
The complexion of the match shifted dramatically when SHANGHAI SIPG was reduced to ten men following a straight red card. This moment heightened the Stakes for the Chinese side, who were forced to abandon any attacking pretenses to preserve the scoreline. However, what followed was a masterclass in desperation defending. The Shanghai goalkeeper emerged as the hero of the night, producing 9 saves—many of them from point-blank range—to deny a barrage of Hiroshima efforts. Despite the numerical advantage, the Upset Factor began to influence the narrative as the hosts grew increasingly desperate. Every cross and set-piece seemed to find a Shanghai head, as the visitors recorded only 1 corner compared to Hiroshima’s 14, highlighting the one-sided nature of the territorial battle.
A Point of Pure Grit
As the final whistle blew, the 1-1 scoreline felt like a victory for the struggling visitors and a defeat for the high-flying hosts. For Sanfrecce Hiroshima, who currently sit 3rd in the standings with 14 points, this was a massive opportunity missed to climb higher, especially given their 79% pass accuracy and constant pressure. Conversely, for SHANGHAI SIPG, a side languishing in 12th place with no wins this season, this result provides a vital morale boost. The sheer volume of 27 combined shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, yet the heroics between the sticks ensured the spoils were shared. This tactical stalemate proves that even in the face of total statistical dominance, a well-drilled defensive block can defy the odds in continental competition.
Key Questions
How dominant was Sanfrecce Hiroshima in this match?
Sanfrecce recorded 20 shots and 14 corners, maintaining 59% possession while forcing 9 saves from the opposition goalkeeper.
What was the significance of the result for SHANGHAI SIPG?
Despite a red card and sitting 12th in the table, Shanghai secured a vital draw away from home to end their losing streak.
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.
Hiroshima’s Wall Meets Shanghai’s Goal Drought
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A match defined by defensive discipline as Sanfrecce look to cement their top-8 standing against a struggling Shanghai side desperate to avoid the bottom of the table.
The Setup
As we enter the second round of the AFC Champions League East league phase, Sanfrecce Hiroshima find themselves in a commanding position. Sitting 3rd in the table, the Japanese side has displayed a Form rating that reflects their domestic consistency, conceding just 0.5 goals per game. On September 30, 2025, they welcome SHANGHAI SIPG to the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, a venue where they have become notoriously difficult to break down. For the visitors, the Stakes are significantly higher; currently 12th and without a win in their last five matches, the Chinese outfit is flirting with an early exit from the qualification race.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative revolves around the midfield engine room versus a desperate defensive low block. H. Kawabe will look to dictate the tempo for Hiroshima, searching for gaps in a Shanghai backline led by Matheus Jussa. While SHANGHAI SIPG possesses creative outlets like Mateus Vital, their inability to convert chances—scoring only twice in seven games—suggests they will spend most of the evening absorbing pressure rather than exerting it. The Balance of the match heavily favours the hosts' ability to retain possession and frustrate their opponents.
Our Prediction
Expect a calculated performance from Sanfrecce Hiroshima. They are unlikely to overextend, instead relying on the shot-stopping reliability of K. Osako and the structural integrity provided by H. Araki. Shanghai may find joy on the counter through Gabrielzinho, but the statistical gulf in quality is hard to ignore. We anticipate a 2-0 victory for the home side, a result that moves them closer to direct top-8 qualification while leaving Shanghai adrift below the top-24 playoff line.