A wild night in the FA Cup! Yunnan suffers a 0-7 defeat, foreign player fined 100,000, while Beijing Guoan advances to the final to compete for the championship against the dark horse.

On August 21st, Beijing time, both FA Cup semifinals wrapped up after an eventful evening. The dark horse Henan stunned Chengdu by winning 4-3 in a penalty shootout, while Beijing Guoan unleashed their firepower, with seven players finding the net in a 7-0 rout of a shorthanded Yunnan team. As a result, the final matchup is now set: Beijing Guoan versus Henan, with the championship game to be held on December 5th!

In the match between Chengdu and Henan, Chengdu dominated and relentlessly attacked, but Henan’s goalkeeper was outstanding, repeatedly making crucial saves to keep the score level and even stopping two almost certain goals, pushing the game to penalties. In the shootout, the Henan keeper continued his heroic form, saving spot-kicks to help Henan reach the final for the first time in their 31-year history—an incredible achievement. After knocking out both Shenhua and Chengdu in back-to-back penalty shootouts, Henan’s underdog run has been remarkable. A great goalkeeper truly makes a huge difference, and it’s something to envy!

Guoan faced Yunnan. The traditional powerhouse went up against newly promoted Yunnan, with Guoan showing their superiority from the start by scoring an early goal. Soon after, Yunnan’s situation worsened when Burk received a straight red card for an irrational foul. With Yunnan down a man, Guoan’s relentless attack proved too much to handle, and the goals kept coming, one after another, ending in a 7-0 blowout. Remarkably, seven different players scored, showcasing Guoan’s depth. The main reason for Yunnan’s heavy loss was Burk’s red card, and after the match, the club fined him 100,000 yuan, a penalty that sparked significant controversy!

With these results, the FA Cup final will see Henan take on Guoan, set for December 5th. Will Henan complete their fairytale run to claim their first-ever FA Cup trophy, or will the established giants Beijing Guoan prevail? We’ll have to wait and see!

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