Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Wuhan Yangtze (1st, 62 pts) held a 15-point advantage over Beijing BG (5th, 47 pts). Recent form flatters Beijing BG's table spot — 1st league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 5th. In league terms the two rates read 1.97/0.83 for Wuhan Yangtze and 1.47/1.17 for Beijing BG (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.4.
Defeat had not touched Wuhan Yangtze in 5 games. Beijing BG arrived off three consecutive draws. Wuhan Yangtze had banked 13 of the last 15 points on offer; Beijing BG, 7.
The venue was Zhongnan University Stadium in Wuhan. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Beijing BG led 2-1 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 3-3.