Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Guangzhou Evergrande (2nd, 30 pts) held a 19-point advantage over Qingdao FC (8th, 11 pts). The last five rounds placed Qingdao FC no better than 32nd for form, against 8th in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Guangzhou Evergrande 2.79 scored and 1 conceded per game, Qingdao FC 0.88 and 2.25, with the league averaging 1.27.
Guangzhou Evergrande arrived on a run of three straight wins, having scored in 6 consecutive games. 13 consecutive defeats weighed on Qingdao FC. The last-five ledger: Guangzhou Evergrande 13/15, Qingdao FC 0/15.
Tianhe Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 60,151. On the scoreboard, Guangzhou Evergrande led 2-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 5-0.
Goal scorers
Guangzhou Evergrande: Kaiyuan Tan (89'), Elkeson (22'), Alan (55'), Elkeson (51'), Elkeson (29')
Key stats
Possession: Guangzhou Evergrande 67% · Qingdao FC 33% · Total shots: 18-4 · On target: 7-1 · Corners: 5-1