Match Report
Wuhan Three Towns (14th, 20 pts) visited Shanghai Shenhua (9th, 28 pts) with 8 points between them. Shanghai Shenhua's recent output outran their position: 3rd on form over five rounds, 9th in the table. Against a league average of 1.55 goals per team per game, Shanghai Shenhua ran at 1.96 scored and 1.8 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