Overview
- The former England international struck in the 48th and 77th minutes and assisted Lucas Silva’s 61st‑minute header.
- Mateus Vital briefly leveled for Shanghai Port before Silva restored Seoul’s lead from Lingard’s cross past Yan Junling.
- It was Seoul’s second victory of the eastern league phase and it left them fourth after five matches.
- Shanghai Port are the reigning Chinese Super League champions, making Seoul’s away success especially notable.
- The top eight in the East progress to the Round of 16 in March, with later knockout rounds scheduled in Saudi Arabia in April.