In the match between Qingdao Red Lions and Suzhou Dongwu, Qingdao Red Lions led almost the whole game, but at the end of the second, they met with an absolute draw, and then drank 2-4 cups of hatred in the penalty shootout, thus failing to advance with a total score of 3-5. The match was full of drama:In the 11th minute, Qingdao Red Lions player Jiang Hang sent a cross from the right road, Suzhou Dongwu goalkeeper Li Xinyu made a low-level mistake, and Wei Zhenghong, who followed up the parry, easily hit the empty net.
The match went into extra time, and Suzhou Dong Wu substitute Dong Honglin put on a good show by using one foot to shoot a world wave from a long distance. In the ensuing penalty shootout, Qingdao Red Lions players were suspected to have psychological fluctuations and conceded two consecutive penalties, while Suzhou Dongwu was in a better position and conceded only one. In the end, they eliminated Qingdao Red Lions 5-3 (4-2 on penalties) and advanced to the third round. The next opponent is the Chinese Super League team Meizhou Hakka.
In the other match, Nantong Haimen Kejian defeated Liaoning Shenyang City 2-0 to advance to the third round. Nantong Haimen Cosplayers became the third Chinese B team (the first two were Zibo Qisheng and Yunnan Yukun). The next opponent is Shenzhen of the Chinese Super League.
The match between Hunan Xiangtao and Shanghai Jiading Huilong was deadlocked until extra time, the score was still 0-0. Just when everyone thought the match would go to penalty kicks, Hunan Xiangtao's substitute player No.41 Wu Qinghua finished the game with a great goal and advanced to the second round of the Chinese League of Nations (C-League). Hunan Xiangtao has become the fourth Chinese B team to fight back to advance. In the third round, they will play against Henan of the Chinese Super League.
Guangxi Blue Air and Wuxi Wu Hook were unable to advance in the match as Guangxi Blue Air defeated their opponents 0-2. In the third round, Wuxi Wu Hook will face Tianjin Jinmen Tiger.
In the match against Jiangxi Lushan, Hainan Star scored first, but the opponent scored 2 goals in a row to complete the comeback. Under new coach Bené Lima, Jiangxi Lushan has won two consecutive matches in the Central League and the F.A.C. Cup. Next, they will face Wuhan Sanzhen, the defending Chinese Super League champions, in the third round of the F.A.C. Cup.
In the other two matches, Wuhan Jiangcheng 4-5 Guangzhou (4-5 on penalties) and Tai'an Tianzhu 7-8 Sichuan Jiuniu (4-5 on penalties). In the third round, Guangzhou and Sichuan Jiuniu of the Central League will face Shanghai Harbor and Zhejiang respectively.
One of the matchups between Guangzhou and Shanghai Harbor is full of interesting points. According to the rules of the game, foreigners can be used in this battle, but Guangzhou is playing in the Central League with an all Chinese squad, so they must still have an all Chinese squad. In this case, Shanghai Seaport is expected to play with a substitute lineup as well. In addition, if Zhang Linmiao and Jiang Guangtai show up, they will rebel against their old employers.
Hubei Young Stars defeated Dandong Tengyue 1-4 in the last match. Dandong Tengyue will play against Qingdao Hainiu, a promoted team in the Chinese Super League, in the third round.
