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China Football Association Cup (CFA Cup)
The final eight of the tournament will be held from August 20 to 22, and the semifinals will be held from September 24 to 26, while the final will be held on November 23. According to the latest schedule, the Elite Eight will be held from August 20th to 22nd, the Semi-finals are scheduled for September 24th to 26th, and the much-anticipated Final will be staged on November 23rd. All matches will be played in an exciting single-elimination format, bringing endless suspense and anticipation to the fans.
Of the quarterfinal matchups, the top half of the bracket is particularly notable. Shanghai Shenhua will face Beijing Guoan in a marquee match, while Shanghai Harbor takes on Tianjin Jinmen Tigers in a battle of skill and will in each match. In the bottom half of the zone, Shandong Taishan will face Henan, while Nanjing City will battle Chengdu Rongcheng for a place in the qualifying round.
It is worth mentioning that if the game is tied in 90 minutes of regular time, the game will enter a 30-minute overtime period. If the match is still not decided after the extra time, the final winner will be decided through penalty kicks, which undoubtedly adds more uncertainty and spectacle to the match.
As the tournament draws near, the teams' preparations for the game are in full swing. Fans are looking forward to the upcoming matches, each of which has the potential to be a classic. Let's wait and see which team will come out on top in this soccer feast and finally take home the trophy.
