Match Report
The table read 2nd (Urawa Reds, 10 pts) against 2nd (Shanghai Port, 9 pts), 1 points apart. Shanghai Port had been under-performing their position — 20th on five-round form against 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.5/0.67 for Urawa Reds and 2.17/1.33 for Shanghai Port (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.38.
The match was played at Saitama Stadium 2002 (capacity 63,700). On the scoreboard, Urawa Reds led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
Urawa Reds: Shinzo Koroki (39') · Shanghai Port: Shenchao Wang (60')
Key stats
Possession: Urawa Reds 54% · Shanghai Port 46% · Total shots: 18-6 · On target: 6-2 · Corners: 9-5