Shanghai Shenhua vs Chongqing Tongliang Long May 09 2026 11:35 UTC

Match Report: Dramatic Draw at Shanghai Stadium Shanghai, China - May 9, 2026. An thrilling encounter in the 2026 Super League, Round 11, unfolded at Shanghai Stadium, where Chongqing Tongliang Long and Shanghai Shenhua played out a vibrant 2-2 draw. Referee Jing Wang of China oversaw a match full of twists and turns. Chongqing Tongliang Long had a blistering start.

In the 8th minute, L. Dimata missed a penalty but immediately redeemed himself by scoring a goal in the 9th minute, assisted by Zhang Zhixiong. The lead was extended in the 30th minute by G. Cimpanu, assisted by Dimata, making it 2-0 for the visitors before halftime.

Before the break, Gao Tianyi of Shanghai Shenhua received a yellow card, foreshadowing the intensity to come. In the second half, Shanghai Shenhua showed remarkable resilience. Zhu Chenjie pulled one back in the 66th minute, assisted by Gao Tianyi, and then leveled the score again in the 74th minute, this time assisted by Xie Pengfei, bringing the match to an exciting 2-2. The end of the game was tense, with several cards issued.

Jin Shunkai and Yang Zexiang of Shanghai Shenhua were shown yellow cards in the 79th and 86th minutes, respectively. Zhang Zhixiong of Chongqing Tongliang Long was also cautioned in the 90th minute, and in the very same minute, W. Manafa of Shanghai Shenhua was sent off with a red card, capping a thrilling finish. Match statistics reveal dominant possession for Shanghai Shenhua with 63%, compared to Chongqing Tongliang Long's 37%.

Despite their possession dominance, Shanghai Shenhua had 20 shots (9 on target) compared to their opponent's 8 shots (4 on target). They also had a clear advantage in corners (11 versus 2). The intensity of the match was reflected in the fouls, with Shanghai Shenhua committing 18 and Chongqing Tongliang Long 11. Regarding cautions, Shanghai Shenhua received 4 yellow cards and 1 red, while Chongqing Tongliang Long only saw 1 yellow.

The final score of 2-2 reflects the grit of both teams, with Chongqing Tongliang Long showing clinical effectiveness in the first half and Shanghai Shenhua an impressive comeback in the second, despite finishing with ten men.