Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Shenzhen Juniors FC (14th, 28 pts) held a 15-point advantage over Qingdao Red Lions (16th, 13 pts). Shenzhen Juniors FC's recent output outran their position: 9th on form over five rounds, 14th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Shenzhen Juniors FC 1.27 scored and 2 conceded per game, Qingdao Red Lions 0.67 and 1.67, with the league averaging 1.31.
Shenzhen Juniors FC had gone 8 games without a win. Qingdao Red Lions entered with three losses in a row.
Shenzhen Bao'an Stadium, capacity 40,000, hosted the game. Shenzhen Juniors FC led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 2-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Shenzhen Juniors FC: Hu Ming (8'), Lu Jingsen (71') · Qingdao Red Lions: Zheng Haokun (84')
Key stats
Possession: Shenzhen Juniors FC 41% · Qingdao Red Lions 59% · Total shots: 7-14 · On target: 2-5 · Corners: 1-4




