Match Report
Wuhan Three Towns (15th, 20 pts) visited Shanghai Shenhua (8th, 31 pts) with 11 points between them. Wuhan Three Towns's recent output outran their position: 9th on form over five rounds, 15th in the table. Against a league average of 1.55 goals per team per game, Shanghai Shenhua ran at 2 scored and 1.77 conceded, Wuhan Three Towns at 1.54 and 1.71.
Wuhan Three Towns were winless in 5.
The head-to-head ledger counts 5 games: 3 Shanghai Shenhua wins, 1 for Wuhan Three Towns, 1 draw, at 2.4 goals per meeting. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 20% of meetings.
The venue was Shanghai Stadium, with room for 72,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Shanghai Shenhua led 2-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-2.
Goal scorers
Shanghai Shenhua: Haoyang Xu (7'), Rafael Ratão (37') · Wuhan Three Towns: Gustavo Sauer (44'), Jhonder Leonel Cádiz Fernández (74')
Key stats
Possession: Shanghai Shenhua 43% · Wuhan Three Towns 57% · Total shots: 15-20 · On target: 4-8 · Corners: 4-4