Shenhua draw away in AFC Champions League 2

In the second round of Group G in the AFC Champions League 2, Shanghai Shenhua played away against Svay Rieng FC at the Cambodia National Stadium. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. In the first half, Asue suffered a lacerated brow and was substituted due to injury, while Liu Chengyu missed a good chance and was also forced off with injury.

In the 7th minute, Svay Rieng took a quick corner and fired a long-range shot, which was saved by Ma Zhen. Alves’s follow-up shot was also kept out. One minute later, in the 8th minute, Asue was struck above the brow in a challenge and left the field with a bleeding injury, with Xie Pengfei replacing him.

In the 13th minute, Wu Xi provided a key pass. Chen Jinyi dribbled past defenders but his shot was deflected out for a corner by the defense. In the 21st minute, Shenhua got an excellent opportunity as Liu Chengyu intercepted the ball, drove into the box, and fired a low shot, but the goalkeeper made the save. In the 38th minute, Liu Chengyu could not continue and was substituted by Latang.

In the 56th minute, Alves’s header narrowly missed the post. Shenhua then increased their attacking efforts. In the 63rd minute, Gao Tianyi took a corner and Xu Haoyang’s header went wide. In the 74th minute, Han Jiawen and Yang Haoyu came on for Xu Haoyang and Wu Xi respectively.

In the 76th minute, Chen Jinyi went down with cramp and was treated. Svay Rieng, with a one-man advantage during this time, created a threat but fired over the crossbar. Both teams traded possession afterwards, but the scoreline remained unchanged. In the end, Shanghai Shenhua drew 0-0 away to Svay Rieng FC.