# Shanghai SIPG Dominates Shanghai Shenhua with Clinical First-Half Performance
Shanghai SIPG secured a decisive 2-0 victory over Shanghai Shenhua in a match that unfolded largely as expected. The hosts took control early, with Leonardo opening the scoring in the 28th minute before X. Li added a second just eight minutes later to effectively decide the contest by half-time. The pre-match model had favored SIPG with a 51 percent win probability, making this outcome a straightforward confirmation of the expected result.
The visitors never recovered from the early onslaught, and SIPG's midfield dominance proved decisive. Óscar Melendo orchestrated proceedings with an 8.1 rating, while Leonardo's clinical finishing earned him a 7.79 rating alongside his goal contribution. Li Xinxiang also impressed with a 7.71 rating, completing a strong collective display that reflected SIPG's control of both possession and the match's tempo throughout the encounter.

3SHANGHAI SIPG win
5Shanghai Shenhua win
1 : 0
SHANGHAI SIPG
1 : 2
SHANGHAI SIPG
2 : 3
Shanghai Shenhua
1 : 1
Shanghai Shenhua
2 : 3
Shanghai Shenhua
3 : 2
Shanghai Shenhua
3 : 1
SHANGHAI SIPG
1 : 1
Shanghai Shenhua
0 : 1
Shanghai Shenhua
0 : 5
SHANGHAI SIPG
SHANGHAI SIPG
4-3-3
Shanghai Shenhua
4-2-3-1
SHANGHAI SIPG
Shanghai Shenhua
SHANGHAI SIPG
Óscar Melendo
Xi Yang Alex
Mateus Vital
P. Ampem
Shanghai Shenhua
Gao Tianyi
Xie Pengfei
Wu Xi
Wilson Manafá
Yang Zexiang
Wang Haijian
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chengdu Better City |
20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | +21 | 44 |
| 2 | Chongqing Tongliang Long |
20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | +1 | 29 |
| 3 | Yunnan Yukun |
20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | +2 | 28 |
| 4 | Dalian Zhixing |
19 | 9 | 1 | 9 | −5 | 28 |
| 5 | Qingdao Youth Island |
20 | 6 | 10 | 4 | −5 | 28 |
| 6 | Shandong Luneng |
20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | +0 | 24 |
| 7 | Hangzhou Greentown |
20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | −4 | 24 |
| 8 | Beijing Guoan |
19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | +6 | 23 |
| 9 | Henan Jianye |
19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | +1 | 21 |
| 10 | Shenyang Urban |
19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | −6 | 21 |
| 11 | Sichuan Jiuniu |
20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | −9 | 20 |
| 12 | Shanghai Shenhua |
19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | +5 | 19 |
| 13 | SHANGHAI SIPG |
19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | +4 | 19 |
| 14 | Tianjin Teda |
19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | +4 | 14 |
| 15 | Wuhan Three Towns |
19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | −7 | 14 |
| 16 | Qingdao Jonoon |
20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | −8 | 14 |