Match Report
Shandong Taishan entered with four losses in a row. Kashiwa Reysol came in having won five on the spin, having scored in 12 consecutive games. Shandong Taishan had banked 1 of the last 15 points on offer; Kashiwa Reysol, 15.
The match was played at Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Ji'nan (capacity 56,808). On the scoreboard, it was 3-3 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 4-4.