AFC Champions League League Phase East - 2
Shanghai Shenhua 1 - 1 FT Ulsan Hyundai FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
48' L. Asue
Myeong-kwan Seo 60'
G. Ludwigson (Ko Seung-Beom) 62'
65' ↓ Gao Tianyi ↑Xu Haoyang
65' ↓ Liu Chengyu ↑Yang Haoyu
↓ M. Lacava ↑Heo Yool 65'
↓ Erick Farias ↑Um Won-Sang 65'
↓ Park Min-Seo ↑D. Bojanic 74'
Choi Seok-Hyun 75'
↓ G. Ludwigson ↑Cho Hyun-Taek 81'
↓ Kim Young-Gwon ↑Jung Seung-Hyun 81'
84' ↓ Chan Shinichi ↑Yang Zexiang
84' ↓ L. Asue ↑Yu Hanchao
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Shanghai Shenhua
Goalkeepers
Xue Qinghao 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
W. Manafa 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
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
Chan Shinichi
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
L. Ke
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gao Tianyi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Wu Xi 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
J. Teixeira 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
51
Passes
17
Duels
Forwards
L. Asue 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.6
Rating
Liu Chengyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Bao Yaxiong 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Zhou Zhengkai
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fulangxisi Aidi
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
Wang Shilong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Q. Wu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yang Zexiang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wang Haijian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xu Haoyang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yang Haoyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yu Hanchao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Han Jiawen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Goalkeepers
Jo Hyeon-Woo 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Choi Seok-Hyun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seo Myung-Guan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Young-Gwon
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Midfielders
Lee Jin-Hyun
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
84
Passes
9
Duels
Ko Seung-Beom
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
64
Passes
10
Duels
Baek In-Woo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Park Min-Seo
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Forwards
M. Lacava
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Erick Farias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
G. Ludwigson 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Moon Jung-In
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cho Hyun-Taek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jung Seung-Hyun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kang Sang-Woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Jae-Ik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Trojak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Bojanic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jung Woo-Young
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Lee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Chung-Yong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Heo Yool
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Um Won-Sang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2024 | Shanghai Shenhua | 1 - 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | AFC Champions League | Shanghai Stadium |
| 03/12/2020 | Shanghai Shenhua | 1 - 4 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | AFC Champions League | Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium |
| 21/11/2020 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 - 1 | Shanghai Shenhua | AFC Champions League | Education City Stadium |
04/12/2024
03/12/2020
21/11/2020
Shanghai Shenhua Win
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Draw
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
Continental Standoff as Shanghai and Ulsan Share the Spoils
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 20/100. A high-volume shooting match ended in a frustrating stalemate, leaving both clubs searching for momentum in the middle of the continental standings.
The High-Octane Opening
The match at Shanghai Stadium ignited with immediate offensive intent, as both sides abandoned defensive caution in favor of a direct, attacking approach. An Intensity rating of 3.3 was driven by a relentless barrage of 26 shots, turning the pitch into a chaotic shooting gallery from the early stages. Shanghai Shenhua looked to exploit their home advantage, creating three big chances through rapid transitions that caught the visitors off guard. Despite their lowly position in the table, the home side showed no fear, pressuring the opposition backline with four corners and high-frequency entries into the final third. The early phase was characterized by this frantic pace, where the ball moved rapidly between the boxes, yet the clinical touch required to break the deadlock remained elusive for both sets of attackers.
The Tactical Pivot
As the match progressed, the Balance score of 1.6 reflected a shift toward a more structured territorial battle. Ulsan Hyundai FC began to impose their technical superiority, as they controlled possession with a 59% share. This dominance was not merely for show; the visitors forced nine corners and peppered the home goal with 13 total attempts. Ulsan’s midfield dictated the tempo, completing 442 accurate passes and pinning the Shenhua defenders deep within their own half. However, for all their territorial control, the clinical edge was missing. The visitors struggled to convert their nine corner-kick opportunities into high-quality scoring moments, often finding their shots blocked or firing off-target. This lack of conversion allowed the match to remain on a knife-edge, with the home side always appearing dangerous on the counter-attack despite having less of the ball.
The Final Resolution
The closing stages were defined by a desperate search for a winner that never materialized, as the 1-1 scoreline held firm. For Shanghai Shenhua, this result represents a missed opportunity given they created three big chances compared to just one for the visitors. Their defensive resilience was tested by 194 total attacks from the Korean side, but a tally of 31 clearances proved vital in securing the point. The Stakes of the match were high for both mid-table residents, but neither could find the "Sniper" instinct to secure all three points. As the final whistle blew, the draw left Ulsan in 9th and Shenhua in 11th, reflecting the inconsistent form that has plagued both campaigns. The points share feels like a fair outcome for a match of high volume but low precision, keeping both teams adrift in the AFC Champions League race.
Key Questions
Which team dominated the ball during the match?
Ulsan Hyundai FC controlled possession with 59%, completing 442 accurate passes compared to Shanghai Shenhua's 303.
How many big chances were created in the game?
Shanghai Shenhua created three big chances, while Ulsan Hyundai FC only managed to create one throughout the match.
What was the total shot count for both teams?
The match saw a total of 26 shots, with both teams attempting 13 shots each during the 90 minutes.
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.
Survival Instincts at Shanghai Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. This is a survivalist's grind where tactical discipline will outweigh flair as both sides look to arrest a worrying slump in form.
The Setup
The stakes couldn't be clearer in this ACL League Phase encounter: survive and advance. Shanghai Shenhua enters this fixture at Shanghai Stadium on the back of a bruising run, reflected in a Form score of 3.6 after losing four of their last five matches. While they finally snapped a losing streak recently, their home win rate of just 25% suggests a vulnerability that continental veterans will look to exploit. Ulsan Hyundai FC isn't exactly soaring either, sitting 9th in the table with a Balance rating of 2.8 that highlights their own structural inconsistencies. With an overall Stakes metric of 1.0, this isn't a clash for the neutrals, but for these two clubs, it is a definitive cross-quartile battle to stay within reach of the top-24 playoff line.
Key Battle
The match will be won or lost in the transition zones. With Stars power rated at a low 1.8, individual brilliance like that of Rafael Ratão or Lee Dong-Gyeong will be at a premium. Instead, expect a gritty unit-vs-unit struggle. Shenhua’s defensive block has been porous, conceding 11 goals in seven games, and they must hold firm against an Ulsan midfield that excels at recycling possession but has struggled to find a clinical edge in the final third. It is a game of who blinks first in a high-pressure environment.
Our Prediction
Expect a low-scoring affair defined by caution. Ulsan possesses a slightly superior tactical pedigree in Asian competition, which should allow them to navigate the hostile atmosphere. A single goal, likely born from a set-piece or a defensive lapse, will decide it. Shenhua's lack of confidence at home will be their undoing as Ulsan grinds out a vital 0-1 victory to keep their qualification hopes alive.