Tianhai 1-3 Guangzhou in the Chinese Super League, round 16 at TEDA Football Stadium, Tianjin (35,680 capacity).

Tianhai won 1, drew 3 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (D–D–D–L–W), scoring 6 and conceding 7.

The two sides have met 8 times: Tianhai 2 wins, Guangzhou 4, 2 draws.