Match Report: Shanghai Women 1-1 Sichuan Women – CFA Women’s Super League, July 4, 2026

In a closely fought encounter at the Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai Women and Sichuan Women played out a 1-1 draw in the CFA Women’s Super League. Both sides showed attacking intent, but resolute defending and a shared goal each ensured the points were shared.

Match Overview

Shanghai Women, one of the league’s traditional powerhouses, dominated possession early on and took a deserved lead midway through the first half. However, Sichuan Women responded well after the interval, equalising through a well-worked set piece. The match remained open in the final stages, but neither goalkeeper could be beaten again.

Key Moments

• 33rd minute – Goal Shanghai Women: A slick passing move carved open the Sichuan defence, and the Shanghai forward finished calmly across the keeper.
• 58th minute – Goal Sichuan Women: A corner was delivered to the near post, where a Sichuan defender flicked the ball into the net to level the scores.
• 74th minute: Shanghai Women thought they had regained the lead, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR check.
• 87th minute: Sichuan Women’s striker broke through one-on-one but saw her shot saved by the Shanghai goalkeeper.

Tactical Story

Shanghai Women controlled the first half with their fluid 4-3-3 formation, creating overloads in wide areas. Sichuan Women adjusted at half-time, switching to a more compact 4-4-2 that made it harder for Shanghai to break them down. The equaliser from a set piece highlighted Sichuan’s growing confidence from dead-ball situations.

Standout Performers

• Shanghai Women’s goalkeeper: Made a series of excellent saves, including the crucial one-on-one stop in the 87th minute.
• Sichuan Women’s goalscorer: A defender who stepped up to score the equaliser and marshalled the backline well.

Season Impact

The draw keeps Shanghai Women in third place in the CFA Women’s Super League standings, while Sichuan Women move up to sixth. Both teams will take positives from a hard-fought contest that could have gone either way.