Wuhan Three Towns 2:3 Shanghai Port — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Shanghai Port came from behind to beat Wuhan Three Towns 3-2 in the CFA Super League. Jhonder Cádiz gave the hosts a third-minute lead, but Shanghai Port responded with three goals in nine minutes early in the second half and then held on.

Zhen Wei levelled in the 50th minute from Mateus Vital's pass. Prince Ampem put Shanghai Port ahead in the 55th and scored again four minutes later, with Óscar Melendo supplying the assist for the third. Antoine Leautey pulled one back for Wuhan in the 75th minute, assisted by Wei Long, but the home side could not force an equaliser.

Prince Ampem's brace was the decisive contribution, turning the match inside four minutes. Shanghai Port controlled more of the ball, with 58% possession and 428 accurate passes to Wuhan's 282, and created five big chances to three. Wuhan had six shots on target to Shanghai Port's five, but the visitors' goalkeeper made four saves to secure the win.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Wuhan Three Towns vs Shanghai Port?

Wuhan Three Towns 2-3 Shanghai Port (CFA Super League).

Who scored?

Jhonder Cádiz (3', assist Kilian Bevis) for Wuhan Three Towns; Zhen Wei (50', assist Mateus Vital) for Shanghai Port; Prince Ampem (55') for Shanghai Port; Prince Ampem (59', assist Óscar Melendo) for Shanghai Port; Antoine Leautey (75', assist Wei Long) for Wuhan Three Towns.

Was Shanghai Port's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any cards in Wuhan Three Towns vs Shanghai Port?

Yellow cards: Umidjan Yusup (Shanghai Port); Huan Fu (Shanghai Port); Xiaobing Zhang (Wuhan Three Towns); Leonardo (Shanghai Port); Ang Li (Wuhan Three Towns); Antoine Leautey (Wuhan Three Towns).

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