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Shanghai Shenhua defeated Qingdao Jonoon 1-0 in a hard-fought match at Shanghai Stadium.
The game was a relatively close contest, with both teams displaying strong attacking intent. Shanghai Shenhua dominated possession with 48%, and created more shots on goal (2) compared to Qingdao Jonoon (1). However, Qingdao Jonoon had a higher shot count overall with 11. Both teams had several substitutions, highlighting the tactical changes throughout the game, and both teams had some chances but clear scoring opportunities were few and far between.
The key moment came in the 29th minute. Shanghai Shenhua converted a penalty, with Cao Yunding scoring to put their team ahead. The tension remained high until the final whistle, with both teams showing determination despite their different approaches to the match. Several yellow cards were issued, suggesting some tense moments during the second half, particularly around the 78th minute.
Shanghai Shenhua seemed to approach the game with a more disciplined and controlled style, focusing on quick passes and maintaining a higher percentage of accurate passes. Qingdao Jonoon, on the other hand, were more aggressive in their approach, trying to disrupt Shanghai's play with more fouls and a higher frequency of shots outside the box, but with less precision.