Kashima Antlers’ Yasushi Endo, left, battles for possession with Shanghai SIPG’s Yu Hai.
Shanghai SIPG were defeated 3-1 by Kashima Antlers in the first leg of their Asian Champions League round-of-16 clash on Wednesday, leaving them with a mountain to climb in front of their own fans next week.
Elkeson scored 14 minutes from time for the Chinese Super League leaders to give them some hope of advancing to the quarterfinals for the third consecutive year after the former Japanese champions exploited SIPG’s defensive frailties.
Yuma Suzuki put Kashima in front two minutes before half-time…
Paulo Sousa’ and Tianjin were frustrated by good goalkeeping.
Tianjin Quanjian’s Anthony Modeste and Alexandre Pato were denied by Guangzhou Evergrande goalkeeper Zeng Cheng as Paulo Sousa’s side were held to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Asian Champions League round-of-16 tie on Tuesday.
Zeng pulled off a fine double save to deny the pair late in the second half at the Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium, with the second leg to come next week.
“Today’s game was very balanced and I believe the away game will be the same,” Sousa said. “I believe we can score…
Gregorio Manzano is in danger of losing his job in Guizhou.
Shandong Luneng missed the chance to move into sole possession of top spot in the Chinese Super League on Sunday as Li Xiaopeng’s side was held to a 0-0 draw by Beijing Renhe, while Guizhou Hengfeng coach Gregorio Manzano took a step closer to the exit door.
Manzano’s Guizhou were handed a 5-1 thrashing by Tianjin Teda and are now three points adrift at the bottom of the table, having picked up just one win in the first nine games of the season.
Frank Acheampong and Hui Jiakang both scored…
.Henan Jianye’s Ricardo Vaz Te battles for the ball with Hebei China Fortune’s Zhunyi Gao.
Shanghai SIPG lost for the second consecutive game as Beijing Guoan handed the Chinese Super League leaders a 2-1 defeat on Saturday.
SIPG won their first six games but have picked up just one point from their last three games, and Shandong Luneng could move into first on Sunday if they win against Beijing Renhe.
SIPG looked as if they would bounce back from last week’s loss against Changchun Yatai when Elkeson put them in front after 28 minutes, but two goals in the first five minutes of the second…
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The FC panel believe Arsene Wenger could leave a bad taste in mouths of Arsenal fans if he doesn’t handle his departure the right way.
Arsene Wenger promises to continue working after he departs Arsenal at the end of the season.
The FC crew discuss the timing of Arsene Wenger’s decision to leave Arsenal, his legacy after 22 years at the club and what he will do next.
Chinese Super League club Shandong Luneng denied reports that Arsene Wenger will join the club when he leaves Arsenal at the end of the Premier League season.
Wenger, 68, will stand down from the role at the Emirates Stadium after almost 22 years at the helm of the club, with speculation concerning his next destination rampant.
But Shandong issued a statement on their social media outlets on Tuesday to deny Wenger would be hired to replace current coach Li Xiaopeng.
“We are surprised to learn from…
Vitor Pereira’s unbeaten domestic start at Shanghai SIPG ended against Changchun Yatai.
Vitor Pereira criticised his Shanghai SIPG side’s lack of discipline on Sunday evening as the Chinese Super League leaders lost for the first time in domestic competition this season.
Odion Ighalo struck twice as Changchun Yatai took all three points with a 2-1 win over SIPG to allow Shandong Luneng to reduce the gap at the summit to a solitary point.
“Our opponents taught us a lesson today,” Pereira said after his side’s defeat. “Football is actually very simple. When you attack, everyone attacks…
Yu Hanchao’s stoppage-time winner saw Guangzhou Evergrande defeat Jiangsu Suning.
Yu Hanchao’s injury-time header earned Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou Evergrande a last-gasp 1-0 win over Jiangsu Suning on Saturday to keep the pressure on leaders Shanghai SIPG.
Fabio Cannavaro’s side bounced back from last week’s draw with Beijing Guoan to claim all three points and move on to 17 points, two shy of SIPG, who face Changchun Yatai on Sunday.
Yu headed home Zhang Wenchao’s cross from the right from six yards out a minute into injury time to hand Jiangsu their first defeat…
Shanghai Shenhua head coach Wu Jingui.
Defending Chinese FA Cup champions Shanghai Shenhua were forced to issue a public apology on Wednesday evening after they were knocked out of this year’s competition by third tier side Nantong Zhiyun.
Shenhua threw away a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 and exit the competition in the fourth round, when Chinese Super League sides enter the competition, and comes just five months after winning the title for the first time since 1998.
“For the last two games, the team has had problems both in attack and…
Shanghai SIPG’s perfect start of the Chinese Super