AFC Champions League League Phase East - 3
Shanghai Shenhua 2 - 0 FT FC Seoul
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Jin-su Kim 26'
Jae-mun Ryu 45'+1
HT
46' ↓ Liu Chengyu ↑Andre Luis
↓ Y. Al Arab ↑Lee Han-Do 46'
↓ Lucas Silva ↑Moon Seon-Min 46'
57' L. Asue (J. Teixeira)
↓ Ryu Jae-Moon ↑Lee Seung-Mo 59'
66' ↓ Yang Zexiang ↑Chan Shinichi
66' ↓ Gao Tianyi ↑Xu Haoyang
69' ↓ L. Asue ↑Saulo Mineiro
↓ M. Dugandzic ↑Cheon Seong-Hoon 75'
↓ Hwang Do-Yun ↑Jeong Seung-Won 87'
89' Andre Luis (W. Manafa)
90'+1 ↓ J. Teixeira ↑Yang Haoyu
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Shanghai Shenhua
Goalkeepers
Xue Qinghao 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
W. Manafa 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Jiang Shenglong 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zhu Chenjie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yang Zexiang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Midfielders
L. Ke
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gao Tianyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Wu Xi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Teixeira
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Forwards
L. Asue 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.2
Rating
Liu Chengyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Bao Yaxiong 
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
Chan Shinichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fulangxisi Aidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Amadou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xu Haoyang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wang Haijian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yang Haoyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andre Luis 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Saulo Mineiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Han Jiawen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
FC Seoul
Goalkeepers
Kang Hyeon-Mu 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Choi Jun 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Park Seong-Hoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Al Arab
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kim Jin-Su
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
70%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ryu Jae-Moon
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Hwang Do-Yun 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
45%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Anderson Oliveira
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
J. Lingard
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
66%
Pass Acc
Lucas Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
M. Dugandzic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Choi Chul-Won
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jeong Tae-Wook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bae Hyun-Seo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Han-Do
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Soo-Il
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Seung-Mo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Kim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Jang Han-Gyeol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeong Seung-Won
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moon Seon-Min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cho Young-Wook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cheon Seong-Hoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 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
Clinical Shenhua Defy the Odds at Shanghai Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. Shanghai Shenhua’s clinical defiance overcame FC Seoul’s territorial dominance in a high-octane AFC Champions League encounter.
The Siege of Shanghai
The atmosphere at Shanghai Stadium was electric as the hosts prepared for a relentless tactical challenge. From the opening exchanges, FC Seoul established a clear territorial advantage, utilizing their superior technical quality to control the middle of the pitch. With a Balance score of 0.9, the match initially felt like a tactical stalemate, yet the South Korean side moved the ball with intent, registering a staggering 67% possession throughout the evening. They looked to stretch the Shanghai Shenhua defensive line, which remained disciplined and compact. The visitors’ ability to transition from defense to attack was swift, forcing the home side into a deep-lying posture that demanded absolute concentration to avoid an early breakthrough. Despite the pressure, the Shenhua backline held firm against the initial waves of attack.
Precision Over Pressure
As the match progressed, the sheer volume of activity increased significantly, reflected in an Intensity rating of 3.9. While the visitors launched a barrage of 21 shots, their lack of a clinical edge proved costly. In contrast, the hosts were lethal when presented with rare openings. The match turned into a classic battle of efficiency versus volume; while Seoul dominated the ball, Shenhua focused on high-quality transitions. A combined 35 shots were attempted across the ninety minutes, but it was the home side that found the back of the net twice to shell-shock the visitors. This shift in momentum was underscored by the mounting pressure from 12 corners, yet the Stakes of 1.0 ensured neither side could afford a momentary lapse. Shenhua’s ability to absorb pressure and strike on the counter-attack defined this pivotal phase of the contest.
A Defensive Masterclass
The final third of the match was a testament to defensive resilience and elite goalkeeping. Between the two sticks, the goalkeepers recorded 9 saves, with the Shenhua shot-stopper particularly influential in preserving the clean sheet. Despite being pinned back for long periods and facing a heavy shot volume, the Chinese side remained composed. This 2-0 victory provides a massive boost to morale for a side that had struggled for consistency in their domestic form. For the visitors, the result will be a bitter pill to swallow after controlling so much of the play but failing to convert their dominance into goals. As the whistle blew, the local pride was evident, with the home supporters celebrating a significant result that reshapes their outlook in the continental competition. The tactical discipline shown here will be a blueprint for their upcoming fixtures.
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.
Continental Survival on the Line in Shanghai
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. This is a must-win clash for two sides hovering dangerously close to the qualification cutoff line in the East region.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League league stage enters a critical phase, Shanghai Shenhua find themselves in a precarious position. Currently sitting 11th, the hosts are struggling to maintain pace with the top-24 playoff line. Their Form rating of 4.1 highlights a team in distress, having suffered four consecutive losses before a recent spark of life. At the Shanghai Stadium, they must find a way to improve a home win rate that has hovered at a disappointing 25% this season. They face an FC Seoul side that sits 6th, looking far more stable but lacking the clinical edge to pull away from the pack. The Stakes are set at 4.0, representing a match where the loser could see their continental ambitions effectively extinguished.
Key Battle
The tactical friction will likely occur between the home side's desperate attacking unit and Seoul's disciplined structure. Rafael Ratão and M. Gueye provide the physical presence for Shenhua, while Luís Asué offers the movement to stretch play. They will be tasked with bypassing a Seoul midfield anchored by the creative spark of J. Lingard. Lingard’s ability to find pockets of space between the lines will test the discipline of the Shanghai back four, who have conceded 11 goals in seven matches. If Seoul controls the tempo, the low Stars rating of 1.8 suggests this could become a game of attrition rather than a high-scoring spectacle.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey, high-tension affair where neither side wants to commit too many men forward early. Shanghai Shenhua will rely on heavy pressure to compensate for their lack of defensive Balance, but FC Seoul has shown enough resilience on the road to weather the initial storm. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, as both teams prioritize not losing over the risk of a wide-open defeat.