In a thrilling home match on Wednesday, Shandong Taishan secured a spot in the semifinals of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) Cup with a convincing 3-1 victory over Henan. This win marks their third triumph in just seven days and extends their impressive run of reaching the semifinals for the seventh consecutive year.
Shandong Taishan wasted no time asserting their dominance. In the eighth minute, Bi Jinhao capitalized on a precise cross from Xie Wenneng, heading the ball into the net to give the hosts an early lead. Just seven minutes later, Marcel, who joined the team in July, netted his first goal for Shandong, doubling their advantage and igniting the home crowd.
The second half saw Shandong continue their relentless attack. In the 66th minute, Gao Zhunyi set up Valeri Qazaishvili, who slotted home to make it 3-0. Although Henan’s Zhong Yihao managed to score four minutes later, his effort was not enough to change the outcome of the match.
With this victory, Shandong Taishan advances to face Chengdu Rongcheng in the semifinals, setting the stage for an exciting clash as both teams vie for a coveted spot in the CFA Cup final. Shandong’s consistent performance highlights their status as one of the top teams in Chinese football, and fans worldwide will be watching to see if they can carry this momentum forward to claim the title.
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Shandong Taishan to face Chengdu Rongcheng in CFA Cup semifinals
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