Tianhai 1-2 GZ City in the Chinese Super League, round 9 at TEDA Football Stadium, Tianjin (35,680 capacity).

Tianhai won 2, drew 3 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (D–W–W–D–D), scoring 13 and conceding 11.

The two sides have met 8 times: Tianhai 3 wins, GZ City 5, 0 draws.