BEIJING, June 25 (Xinhua) -- The 2023 China Football Association Cup (CFAC) played its third round from June 22 to 25, with all 16 Chinese Super League (CSL) teams appearing. As a result, Chengdu Rongcheng, Shenzhen and Cangzhou Lions were eliminated. Chongqing Tongliang Dragons and Nantong Haimenke managed to break through, while Qingdao West Coast brought new suspense to the fourth round.
In the F.A.C. Cup, low-level teams are given priority in choosing their home field, and the use of foreign aid by Chinese Super League teams is also restricted, narrowing the gap between the strength of teams at different levels. 23rd, Chengdu Rongcheng challenged Chongqing Tongliang Dragon on the road, which attracted a lot of attention. In the end, the two sides exchanged blanks in the regular time, and the "leader" of the Southern District of the Chinese Second Division eliminated Chengdu Rongcheng through penalty kicks with 4:2, temporarily ranking third in the Chinese Super League standings. In the second round, Chongqing Tongliang Dragons had a 3:0 sweep of Shijiazhuang Kung Fu, the "dark horse" posture.
On the twenty-fifth, Nantong Haimen Cosplayers also fought in the Chinese B League, drawing 1:1 with Shenzhen in regular time and totaling 6 points through penalty kicks. :5 eliminated the opponent. According to the schedule, the two Chinese B teams will have a direct dialogue in the fourth round, no matter who wins, there will be a Chinese B team to advance to the last eight.
On the 23rd, the Central League team Qingdao West Coast with Tian Yong and Guo Yi goals on the 23rd. :First, beat Cangzhou Lions. Currently, Qingdao West Coast is ranked second in the Central League table, with two fronts going hand in hand, showing good strength.
In addition to the three "dark horses", this round of the AFC Cup there are many new coaches. Under the leadership of new coach Suarez, Beijing Guoan away 1 game. :0 victory over Zibo Qisheng. Wuhan Sanzhen beat Jiangxi Lushan 5:1, reproducing the strong offensive firepower of the defending Chinese Super League champions. Under the command of famous Barcelona player Gabriel Garcia, Nantong Zhiyun gently beat Heilongjiang Bingcheng 3:0 away.
According to the schedule, the fourth round will start on July 25th and will still adopt the single elimination system. The specific matches are as follows: Tianjinmen Tigers vs. Shanghai Port, Dalian People vs. Henan, Qingdao West Coast vs. Beijing Guoan, Meizhou Hakka vs. Shandong Taishan, Nantong Zhiyun vs. Wuhan Sanzhen, Qingdao Hainiu vs. Changchun Yatai, Shanghai Shenhua vs. Zhejiang, and Chongqing Tongliang Dragons vs. Nantong Haimen Close.
Off the field, the FA Cup "Seed Program" continues to carry out public welfare activities. In this round, the team entered the three regions of Suzhou, Chongqing and Harbin, and donated soccer balls to the elementary school in the regions. At the same time, the players also interacted with elementary school students.
