FA Cup One-Eighth Final Highlights
Challenges abound as the Wuxi Wu Hooks enter the game in the bottom two of China's First Division, yet will face off against Beijing Guoan, fourth in the Chinese Super League, in the FA Cup's one-eighth final.
At the beginning of the game, in less than 15 minutes, Beijing Guoan created a threat in the left corner tactic, Yang Liyu was unguarded in the penalty area, with a precise shot from the outside of the foot, easily pierced through the Wuxi Wu Hooks defense, a scene that is really regrettable for Wuxi Wu Hooks' defensive mistakes.
On the changeover, Beijing Guoan quickly adjusted their lineup, with Yu Dabao and Fang Hao coming on as substitutes, while Cao Yongjing and Lin Liangming were replaced.
In the 72nd minute, Wuxi Wuhu's Zhu Haiwei equalized the score with a clever overhead shot from inside the penalty area and a world wave to save his team's face.
However, Beijing Guoan took the lead again in the 87th minute off a tactical corner kick with Fabio's header in front of the goal.
Towards the end of the game, Zhang Yuning extended the lead again with a long range shot from outside the box and a groundstroke to seal the win for Beijing Guoan.
In the end, Beijing Guoan defeated Wuxi Wuhu 2-1 and advanced to the top 8 of the FA Cup. Throughout the match, Beijing Guoan's shots on goal far outnumbered Wuxi Wuhu's, who had less than 5 shots on goal, but Wuxi Wuhu didn't suffer a bad defeat, reflecting the team's tenacious fighting spirit.
