The last two matches of the quarterfinals of the 2023 CFA Cup kicked off at the same time on the evening of August 31 (tonight) at 19:35 Beijing time. According to the tournament system, the matches are decided winners and losers. If there is a tie in regular time and extra time, there will be a penalty shootout. CCTV broadcasts the Men's Basketball World Cup live on Sports Channel (CCTV5) and on other platforms. Soccer Channel, Migu Video, DONG Ball Emperor, Live Bar, Thunder Speed Sports, Soccer China and other platforms for live web and mobile broadcast.
In the last two matches, Xie Hui-coached Dalian Ren beat Tianjin Jinmen Tigers 2-0 at home and Shanghai Shenhua beat big dark horse Chongqing Tongliang Dragons 2-0 away. Chinese B team Chongqing Tongliang Dragons had beaten Chinese Super League internet celebrity team Chengdu Rongcheng back while playing the Sichuan Chengdu fans who are supposedly good at picking fights.
CCTV Sports Event Channel (CCTV5+) broadcasts live a strong matchup between veteran teams. Beijing Guoan, the imperial army, is sitting in the new industrial stadium, hosting the defending champion Shandong Taishan, which will also be broadcast live on TV by Beijing Radio and TV Sports and Leisure Channel and Shandong Radio and TV Sports Channel. Shandong Taishan has won the CFA Cup eight times, while Beijing Guoan has won it four times, making them the two teams with the highest number of wins.
Beijing Guoan have been equipped with five foreigners ahead of schedule, as well as new and old internationals such as Yu Dabao, Zhang Yuning, Yang Liyu, Wang Ming, Gao Junyi, Wang Gang and Zhang Xunzhe, who have been named to the Chinese men's national team roster. They have survived an early season slump to rise to fourth in the Chinese Super League standings. Shandong Taishan had been taken under investigation for Hao Wei, Jin Jingdao and Sun Junhao. However, the team has rebounded strongly after the arrival of famous South Korean coach Choi Kang-hee. Brazilian striker Cressan, who plays for the English Premier League's Red Devils Manchester United, and Belgian ex-international Fellaini have performed well, while new and old internationals such as Wang Dalei, Liu Binbin, Zheng Zhi, and Liao Lixiang have performed steadily.
After some strong point grabbing, Shandong Taishan has jumped up to second in the table. However, in terms of points, Shandong Taishan and Beijing Guoan are far behind Shanghai Harbor, leading the Chinese Super League, with little hope of winning the title. Both teams are likely to put all their energy into the AFC Cup, with the winner becoming the biggest hotspot for the title!
Beijing Guoan and Shandong Taishan have been getting to know each other for years as teams that have been fighting in the top leagues (Evening Pool Note: AA and Chinese Super League) since the professionalization of Chinese soccer. The outcome of this match is unpredictable!
CCTV (CCTV Sports Client CCTV5APP) webcast Nantong Zhiyun's home match against Qingdao Hainiu.
Nantong Zhiyun is a newcomer to the Chinese Super League, while Qingdao Hainiu returned to the Super League this season. This is a duel of newly promoted horses. Both teams have relatively average strength in local players and some strength in foreign players. In the Chinese Super League table, Qingdao Hainiu is ranked fourth from the bottom (13th) and Nantong Zhiyun is ranked third from the bottom, not far from Dalian Ren, who is second from the bottom. They could fall into the relegation zone at any time and are both fighting for relegation. In contrast, Qingdao Hainiu's situation can be a bit optimistic. In this game, the two teams are likely to voluntarily give up relegation to the Chinese Super League.
