Match Report
Kashima Antlers (2nd, 9 pts) visited Shanghai Shenhua (4th, 5 pts) with 4 points between them. On recent form Shanghai Shenhua sat only 23rd league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 4th overall. Against a league average of 1.41 goals per team per game, Shanghai Shenhua ran at 1 scored and 1.33 conceded, Kashima Antlers at 1.33 and 1.
6 games without a win framed Shanghai Shenhua's arrival.
Hongkou Stadium, capacity 33,060, hosted the game. Shanghai Shenhua led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 2-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Shanghai Shenhua: Jianqing Mao (28'), Giovanni Moreno (13') · Kashima Antlers: Yuma Suzuki (58'), Leandro (63')
Key stats
Possession: Shanghai Shenhua 45% · Kashima Antlers 55% · Total shots: 21-16 · On target: 9-7 · Corners: 6-1