Shanghai’s big test in AFC

Chinese FA Cup winners Shanghai Shenhua face a tough test in the 2018 Asian Champions League after being drawn on Wednesday against top Japanese club Kashima Antlers and Australian A-League leaders Sydney FC.

The Chinese side unexpectedly beat expensively assembled rivals Shanghai SIPG in last month’s FA Cup final, without Argentine forward Carlos Tevez whose future in China is in doubt after a poor run of form.