Match Report
Liaoning Kaixin had not won in 12 games. Liaoning Kaixin had banked 1 of the last 15 points on offer; Shanghai Shenhua, 9.
Tiexi New District Sports Center staged the fixture, a ground that holds 60,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Shanghai Shenhua led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 1-4.
Goal scorers
Liaoning Kaixin: Hao Wang (53') · Shanghai Shenhua: Yunding Cao (90'), Jianrong Zhu (18'), Jianrong Zhu (32'), Fredy Guarin (75')
Key stats
Possession: Liaoning Kaixin 41% · Shanghai Shenhua 59% · Total shots: 13-20 · On target: 4-11 · Corners: 2-12