Match Report
Shijiazhuang Gongfu, 11th on 24 points, faced a 15-point deficit to Shenzhen Juniors FC (2nd, 39). Shijiazhuang Gongfu's recent output outran their position: 1st on form over five rounds, 11th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.57/1.1 for Shenzhen Juniors FC and 0.86/1.14 for Shijiazhuang Gongfu (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.36.
Shijiazhuang Gongfu had not won in 5 games. The last-five ledger: Shenzhen Juniors FC 12/15, Shijiazhuang Gongfu 1/15.
Shenzhen Bao'an Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 40,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Shenzhen Juniors FC: Yin Shang (52'), Arnold Garita (78')
Key stats
Possession: Shenzhen Juniors FC 62% · Shijiazhuang Gongfu 38% · Total shots: 9-6 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 7-1