Shanghai Women 1 – 2 Liaoning Shenbei Hefeng Women
CFA Women’s Super League | June 19, 2026 | 19:35

Match Overview

Liaoning Shenbei Hefeng Women staged a gritty comeback to edge past Shanghai Women 2-1 in a tightly contested CFA Women’s Super League encounter on June 19. The visitors overturned an early deficit with two second‑half strikes, earning a vital away victory that bolstered their push for a top‑half finish.

First Half: Shanghai’s Bright Start

Shanghai Women started with intensity and took a deserved lead in the 23rd minute. A swift counter‑attack saw winger Zhang Yuhan cut inside from the left and curl a right‑footed shot into the far corner, leaving Liaoning’s goalkeeper with no chance. The home side controlled possession for the remainder of the first half, creating several half‑chances, but Liaoning’s defensive organisation kept the deficit at a single goal.

Second Half: Liaoning’s Response

Liaoning Shenbei Hefeng emerged from the break with renewed energy. Their equaliser arrived just eight minutes into the second half when forward Martina Costa latched onto a long ball over the top, held off a defender, and slotted calmly past the onrushing keeper.

Shanghai pushed forward in search of a second goal but left gaps at the back. The decisive moment came in the 71st minute: a corner kick from the right was flicked on at the near post, and centre‑back Wang Lili reacted quickest to bundle the ball home from close range. Liaoning defended resolutely thereafter, absorbing late Shanghai pressure to seal all three points.

Key Performers

• Martina Costa (Liaoning) – Not only scored the equaliser but also provided the assist for the winner with a clever flick from the corner.
• Zhang Yuhan (Shanghai) – A constant threat on the left wing, her goal was a moment of individual brilliance.
• Wang Lili (Liaoning) – Rock‑solid at the back and popped up with the match‑winning header.

Table Implications

The result lifts Liaoning Shenbei Hefeng Women into sixth place in the CFA Women’s Super League standings, now just three points off the top four. For Shanghai Women, the defeat leaves them in ninth, with only two wins from their last seven matches. They will need to shore up their defensive transitions if they are to climb the table in the second half of the season.