In the first leg of the AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16, Shanghai Shenhua hosted Kawasaki Frontale at home. In the 76th minute, Alex Teixeira dribbled into the box and took a shot, which was cleared by the opposition. Manafá followed up with a rebound attempt, leading to Kota Takai's own goal while trying to clear the ball. In the end, Shanghai Shenhua secured a 1-0 victory over Kawasaki Frontale. The second leg will take place in Kawasaki on March 12.