AFC Champions League League Phase East - 8
SHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 0 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
30' A. Yang
41' ↓ Gabrielzinho ↑X. Li
HT
Cho Hyun-Taek 70'
↓ Pedrinho ↑Lee Jin-Hyun 76'
78' ↓ Lu Yongtao ↑Kuai Jiwen
78' ↓ Wei Zhen ↑Zhang Linpeng
↓ Kang Sang-Woo ↑Jang Si-Young 80'
↓ Yago Cariello ↑Sim Sang-Min 80'
↓ Cho Hyun-Taek ↑Marcao 81'
82' ↓ Jean Claude ↑Zhang Yuan
82' ↓ Li Shuai ↑Yue Xin
88' ↓ M. Orr ↑Feng Jing
↓ Choi Seok-Hyun ↑Yoon Jong-Gyu 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SHANGHAI SIPG
Goalkeepers
Junling Yan 
OCTOPUS
10
Saves
10
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Xi Yang 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zhen Wei
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Yusup Umidjan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuai Li
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Midfielders
Liu Zhurun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lu Yongtao
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Jean Claude Aziangbe 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
Gabrielzinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
41
Entry
Forwards
Mateus Vital 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Matthew Orr 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
4%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
BENCH
Wei Chen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Shimeng Bao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yue Xin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shenchao Wang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Linpeng Zhang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Huan Fu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Melendo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuan Zhang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kuai Jiwen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jingchao Meng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Li Xinxiang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jin Feng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Goalkeepers
Hyeon-woo Jo 
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
54
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Choi Seok-Hyun 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Jae-ik Lee 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Young-Gwon Kim
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
84
Passes
2
Duels
Hyun-taek Cho
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
69%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Kyu-seong Lee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darijan Bojanić 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
62%
Pass Acc
Pedrinho 
SNAKEBITTEN
4
On Target
4
On Target
0
Goals
1.2
xG Wasted
Dong-gyeong Lee
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Sang-woo Kang
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Yago Cariello
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Ryu Seong-Min
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miłosz Trojak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sang-min Shim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jong-gyu Yoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
In-woo Back
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Min-seo Jo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jin-hyun Lee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jang Si-young
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yool Heo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/11/2024 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 - 3 | SHANGHAI SIPG | AFC Champions League | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 21/05/2019 | SHANGHAI SIPG | 5 - 0 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | AFC Champions League | Shanghai Stadium |
| 13/03/2019 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 - 0 | SHANGHAI SIPG | AFC Champions League | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 13/03/2018 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 0 - 1 | SHANGHAI SIPG | AFC Champions League | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 07/03/2018 | SHANGHAI SIPG | 2 - 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | AFC Champions League | Shanghai Stadium |
26/11/2024
21/05/2019
13/03/2019
13/03/2018
07/03/2018
SHANGHAI SIPG Win
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -8
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
The Great Wall of Pudong
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 13/100. A masterclass in goalkeeping turned a potential blowout into a gritty stalemate as the hosts clung on for dear life.
Dominance Denied Early
Ulsan Hyundai FC started like a house on fire, looking to exploit a struggling home side from the first whistle. The Intensity was high from the off, with the visitors taking absolute control of the middle of the pitch. Ulsan Hyundai FC dominated possession with a commanding 61%, pinning the hosts back into their own third for long stretches. Kyu-seong Lee acted as the primary architect, pulling the strings in midfield and creating openings that really should have seen the net bulge early on. Shanghai looked rattled, struggling to transition or find any rhythm as the South Korean side racked up corner after corner. It was a tactical imposition that left the home side gasping for air in the humid atmosphere of the SAIC Motor Pudong Arena, yet the breakthrough remained elusive despite the pressure.
The Yan Rescue Mission
As the match progressed, the narrative shifted from a tactical battle to a one-man rescue mission. With Ulsan's shot count climbing toward a staggering 21 attempts, Junling Yan transformed into an unbeatable obstacle between the sticks. The Upset Factor began to simmer as every point-blank save sucked the morale out of the Ulsan attackers. Ten saves is not just a statistic; it is a statement of pure defiance. Ulsan threw everything at the goal—headers from set-pieces, long-range testers, and intricate box play—but the Shanghai keeper refused to blink. This was not about a lack of Balance in the general play; it was about one player single-handedly correcting the tilt of the pitch. Each desperate parry felt like a goal for the struggling SHANGHAI SIPG as they survived wave after wave of attacks.
Frustration at the Finish
By the final whistle, the frustration on the Ulsan bench was palpable as they realised they had let a massive opportunity slip. Despite a barrage of 30 combined shots across the pitch, the scoreboard remained stubbornly blank, much to the disbelief of the traveling fans. For Shanghai, this 0-0 draw is a vital building block in a difficult season, providing a much-needed boost to morale even if their winless run continues. The Stakes in the AFC Champions League are always massive, and while Ulsan will feel they dropped two points, Shanghai will view this as a hard-earned victory for their defensive resilience. Ulsan’s 21 shots and 10 on target tell the story of a missed opportunity, leaving them mid-table and searching for the clinical edge that deserted them in China. It was a night where the goalkeeper reigned supreme over the strikers.
Key Questions
What made Junling Yan the Man of the Match?
Yan produced a staggering 10 saves, single-handedly keeping a clean sheet despite Ulsan launching a relentless 21-shot assault on his goal throughout the match.
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.
Desperation at the Pudong Football Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. This is a battle of low confidence where survival in the AFC Champions League league stage is the only remaining currency for two struggling giants.
The Setup
As we enter the final stretch of the league phase on February 18, 2026, the narrative at the Pudong Football Stadium is one of pure survival. SHANGHAI SIPG enters this fixture in a dire state, sitting 12th in the table without a single victory in seven matches. Their Form rating of 3.6 reflects a team that has conceded 11 goals while scoring just twice. Conversely, Ulsan Hyundai FC finds itself in 9th, hovering just outside the direct qualification spots. While their Stakes score of 1.2 suggests a low-profile encounter for the neutral, the reality for both clubs is a "survive and advance" knockout mentality.
Key Battle
The match will be decided by the efficiency of the home side's defensive unit against the away side's transitional play. With Matheus Jussa anchoring the Shanghai backline, the hosts must find a way to plug a defense that has leaked 2.7 goals per game. They face an Ulsan attack led by Erick Farias, supported by the creativity of Lee Dong-Gyeong. If Jung Seung-Hyun can keep the Shanghai attack—spearheaded by Gabrielzinho—quiet, the South Korean side will feel confident of snatching a result on the road.
Our Prediction
Given the low Stars rating of 1.7 and the historical scoring struggles of both sides, do not expect a goal-fest. Shanghai's desperation will likely lead to a frantic start, but their lack of clinical finishing—highlighted by only two goals all season—remains their Achilles' heel. Ulsan has enough tactical discipline to weather the storm. We anticipate a cagey 1-1 draw, a result that does little to help Shanghai’s pursuit of the top 24 playoff line.