Qingdao Youth Island 2:1 Shanghai Port — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Nelson Luz scored a dramatic 84th-minute equaliser as Qingdao West Coast came from behind to beat Shanghai Port 2-1, a result that moves them up the CFA Super League table. The win was secured deep into stoppage time, but the match was defined by a red card that turned the contest on its head.

The turning point arrived in the 31st minute when Yuan Zhang was shown a straight red card for Shanghai Port following a VAR review, leaving the visitors a man down for over an hour. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Shanghai Port took the lead in the 90th minute through Matthew Orr, assisted by Shuai Li, only for Davidson to snatch the winner moments later, again set up by Aziz, with the goal also checked by VAR.

Qingdao West Coast deserved the win in the end, imposing themselves in the second half after Shanghai Port had controlled the first. CheckLive's model rated Qingdao West Coast marginally ahead, and the result confirmed that forecast, though the live signals backing Shanghai Port lost. No next fixture is scheduled for Qingdao West Coast.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Qingdao West Coast vs Shanghai Port?

Qingdao West Coast 2-1 Shanghai Port (CFA Super League).

Who scored?

Nelson Luz (84', assist Aziz) for Qingdao West Coast; Matthew Orr (90', assist Shuai Li) for Shanghai Port; Davidson (90', assist Aziz) for Qingdao West Coast.

Was Qingdao West Coast's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any red cards in Qingdao West Coast vs Shanghai Port?

Yes — sent off: Yuan Zhang (Shanghai Port, 31').

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