In Hangzhou Xiaoshan Sports Center, Zhejiang and Shanghai Seaport had a fierce competition. Shenyang referee Liu Wei took the whistle, and both sides had nothing to do in the first half. However, Li Sheng broke the deadlock in the 61st minute to give Shanghai Seaport a 1-0 lead at home. Vargas then added another goal to extend the lead. Lucas equalized for Zhejiang in the 76th minute. In the end, Shanghai Seaport won a narrow away victory and advanced to the last eight, where they will face off with Tian Jin Men Hu in the quarterfinals.
Wuxi Wuhu faced Beijing Guoan at the Jiangyin Sports Center. Henan referee Shan Dan'ao officiated the match. Shortly after the start, Yang Liyu scored for Guoan to give the visitors the lead. Zhu Haiwei equalized for Wuxi Wuhou in the 71st minute. But goals from Fabio and Zhang Yuning gave Guoan the lead again, and the visitors eventually won the match, advancing to the last eight and will challenge Shanghai Shenhua in the quarterfinals.
Tianjin Jinmen Tigers faced Changchun Yatai at Tianjin Teda Football Stadium. Shandong referee Dai Igo enforced the law. The two sides exchanged goals in the first half, and in the second half, goals from Xie Weijun and Liu Yun put the Jinmen Tigers ahead. However, Changchun Yatai equalized in the last minute. In extra time, goals from Guo Haoyuan and Beric gave Jinmen Tigers the last laugh to advance.
Henan beat Guangxi Pingguo Rattlers 1-0 at Zhengzhou Navigation Stadium, with a goal from Huang Zichang sealing the win. Shandong Taishan thrashed Qingdao West Coast 0-4 at the Qingdao West Coast University City Stadium, with goals from Chen Pu and Cressan giving Shandong Taishan all three points on the road.
The quarterfinal matchups are as follows:
Shanghai Shenhua vs Beijing Guoan
Shanghai Harbor vs Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
Shandong Taishan VS Henan
Nanjing City VS Chengdu Hibiscus
