League-position context
Changchun Yatai rank9th
Qingdao Jonoon rank12th
Changchun Yatai points36
Qingdao Jonoon points27
Changchun Yatai: #9 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -6
15 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Qingdao Jonoon: #12 ยท 27 pts ยท GD -10
24 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.