AFC Champions League League Phase East - 5
SHANGHAI SIPG 1 - 3 FT FC Seoul
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
30' Wenjun Lyu
HT
J. Lingard (M. Dugandzic) 48'
Seung-mo Lee 56'
57' Mateus Vital (Matheus Jussa)
Lucas Silva (J. Lingard) 61'
65' ↓ X. Li ↑Xu Xin
65' ↓ Kuai Jiwen ↑O. Melendo
↓ M. Dugandzic ↑Moon Seon-Min 67'
↓ Jeong Seung-Won ↑Anderson Oliveira 67'
↓ Lucas Silva ↑Cho Young-Wook 67'
J. Lingard (Hwang Do-Yun) 77'
78' ↓ Lu Wenjun ↑Feng Jing
↓ Lee Seung-Mo ↑Ryu Jae-Moon 81'
84' ↓ Li Shuai ↑Fu Huan
84' ↓ Wang Shenchao ↑A. C. Jojo
86' Linpeng Zhang
Jesse Lingard 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SHANGHAI SIPG
Goalkeepers
Yan Junling 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Wang Shenchao 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Wei Zhen 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Zhang Linpeng 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Yusup Umidjan 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
72
Passes
9
Duels
Li Shuai 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Kuai Jiwen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Matheus Jussa 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Mateus Vital 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
X. Li
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Lu Wenjun
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
BENCH
Chen Wei 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Du Jia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Li Zhiliang
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ming Tian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fu Huan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. C. Jojo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yang Shiyuan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xu Xin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Melendo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haliq Ablahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Meng Jingchao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Feng Jing
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Seoul
Goalkeepers
Kang Hyeon-Mu
MAGNET
44
Activity
44
Activity
43
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Choi Jun
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Jeong Tae-Wook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Al Arab
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
74
Passes
5
Duels
Park Soo-Il
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jeong Seung-Won
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Lee Seung-Mo
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Hwang Do-Yun
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Lucas Silva
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
M. Dugandzic
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Lingard 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Choi Chul-Won
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bae Hyun-Seo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Seong-Hoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Han-Do
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryu Jae-Moon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Kim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Min Ji-Hoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moon Seon-Min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anderson Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cho Young-Wook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cheon Seong-Hoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Samuel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/04/2017 | SHANGHAI SIPG | 4 - 2 | FC Seoul | AFC Champions League | Shanghai Stadium |
| 21/02/2017 | FC Seoul | 0 - 1 | SHANGHAI SIPG | AFC Champions League | World Cup Stadium |
26/04/2017
21/02/2017
SHANGHAI SIPG Win
FC Seoul Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 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 Seoul Silence Pudong Football Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. A ruthless display of finishing from the visitors condemned a struggling Shanghai SIPG to their fifth consecutive match without a victory in continental play.
The Opening Act
The atmosphere at Pudong Football Stadium was one of nervous anticipation as SHANGHAI SIPG sought to ignite their flailing campaign. Despite the home advantage, the match carried a Stakes rating of 1.0, reflecting the divergent trajectories of these two clubs. From the outset, the tactical setup was clear: the hosts attempted to press high, but their lack of cohesion was evident. Oscar attempted to pull the strings in the midfield for the Chinese side, yet the rhythm was dictated by the visitors. FC Seoul controlled possession with a 54% share, looking far more composed on the ball and comfortable in the humid conditions. The early exchanges were characterized by a cagey midfield battle where neither side truly asserted dominance, though Seoul’s structural integrity hinted at the breakthrough to come.
The Efficiency Gap
As the match progressed, the discrepancy in quality became glaringly obvious. While the hosts managed 11 total shots, their composure in the final third was non-existent, resulting in a dismal 18% shot accuracy. In stark contrast, FC Seoul was the definition of clinical. Led by the creative movement of Jesse Lingard, the South Korean side carved through the defense with surgical precision, registering 7 shots on target. This efficiency meant that nearly every serious foray into the opposition half felt like a goal-scoring opportunity. A Balance score of 1.5 suggests a match that was closer on paper than it appeared on the pitch; in reality, Seoul’s ability to convert half-chances into a three-goal haul left the SHANGHAI SIPG backline chasing shadows for much of the second half.
The Final Resolution
The closing stages saw the hosts desperate to salvage pride, but a meager two shots on target throughout the 90 minutes told the story of their frustrations. An Intensity rating of 6.2 captures a game that was played with effort but lacked the top-tier quality usually associated with the knockout aspirations of these clubs. The 1-3 result is a damning indictment of the current state of the home side, who remain winless after seven rounds. For FC Seoul, this was a professional job that solidified their position in the top half of the standings. As the final whistle echoed through Pudong, the contrast was sharp: the visitors celebrated a vital away triumph while SHANGHAI SIPG was left to reflect on a Upset Factor of 0.0—a predictable result for a team in freefall.
Key Questions
What does this result mean for Shanghai SIPG’s standing?
Shanghai SIPG remains in 12th place, still searching for their first win of the season after seven matches.
How clinical were FC Seoul in front of goal?
Very. They recorded a 64% shooting accuracy, landing 7 of their 11 shots on target and scoring three goals.
What was the possession breakdown at Pudong Football Stadium?
FC Seoul controlled the match with 54% possession compared to 46% for the home side, Shanghai SIPG.
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.
A Battle for Continental Survival in Pudong
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 18/100. This match is a desperate scramble for the top-24 playoff line, where Shanghai’s defensive frailty meets Seoul's inconsistent attack.
The Setup
As we head into Matchday 5 of the AFC Champions League, SHANGHAI SIPG find themselves in a precarious position at the Pudong Football Stadium. With a Form rating struggling at 4.2, the hosts are yet to record a single victory in this league phase. Their defensive record is particularly alarming, having conceded 11 goals across seven matches—a rate of 2.7 per home game. FC Seoul arrive in 6th place, boasting a superior Balance, yet they haven't been entirely convincing, alternating between flashes of brilliance and frustrating stalemates.
Key Battle
The defining conflict will be the home side's porous defensive unit against the creative spark of J. Lingard. While Matheus Jussa will be tasked with anchoring the backline, the sheer volume of high-quality chances Shanghai concedes suggests they will struggle to contain Seoul's transition play. In the middle of the park, Mateus Vital must provide better protection to prevent the visitors from dominating the tempo, especially since the Stars rating of 1.7 suggests individual brilliance may be at a premium.
Our Prediction
Despite the high Stakes for the home side, their inability to shut the door at the back remains their undoing. FC Seoul are likely to control possession and probe a defense that has looked vulnerable all season. However, Seoul's own lack of a clinical edge away from home suggests this will be a cagey, low-scoring encounter. We expect Shanghai to fight tooth and nail to keep their qualification hopes alive, resulting in a 1-1 draw that does little to help either side climb the table.