Liaoning Shenyang Urban 3:1 Shanghai Shenhua — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Liaoning Shenyang Urban beat Shanghai Shenhua 3-1 in the CFA Super League. Two early goals and a clinical late strike settled it; Shanghai had more of the ball but could not turn pressure into enough clear chances.

Jeffinho opened the scoring after nine minutes, and Takahiro Kunimoto doubled the lead on 32. Saulo Mineiro pulled one back for Shanghai on 71, but Jeffinho struck again on 86 from Kunimoto's assist to make it 3-1.

Jeffinho's double was decisive, yet the wider numbers favoured Shanghai: 56% possession, 320 accurate passes and 12 shots. Liaoning had 44% possession and 11 shots, but put three on target and scored three, while Shanghai managed only two on target.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Liaoning Shenyang Urban vs Shanghai Shenhua?

Liaoning Shenyang Urban 3-1 Shanghai Shenhua (CFA Super League).

Who scored?

Jeffinho (9', assist Dinghao Yan) for Liaoning Shenyang Urban; Takahiro Kunimoto (32') for Liaoning Shenyang Urban; Saulo Mineiro (71') for Shanghai Shenhua; Jeffinho (86', assist Takahiro Kunimoto) for Liaoning Shenyang Urban.

Were there any cards in Liaoning Shenyang Urban vs Shanghai Shenhua?

Yellow cards: Zexiang Yang (Shanghai Shenhua); João Carlos Teixeira (Shanghai Shenhua); Songyi Li (Shanghai Shenhua); Saulo Mineiro (Shanghai Shenhua).

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