In a match that had fans on the edge of their seats, Beijing Guoan triumphed over Qingdao West Coast in a dramatic penalty shootout during the Chinese FA Cup quarterfinals! 🌟 The Tuesday night showdown in Qingdao, Shandong Province, ended 2-2 after extra time, with Guoan securing a 4-2 penalty victory to advance to the semifinals for the first time since 2022.
⚡ The game was a rollercoaster: Beijing's Wang Ziming broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute, only for Qingdao's Aziz Yabuku to equalize 10 minutes later. Extra time saw Cao Yongjing put Guoan ahead again at 115', but Davidson's header forced penalties. Qingdao's missed shots sealed their fate, while Beijing's flawless kicks sent them through to face Yunnan Yukun next.
🏆 This win marks a redemption arc for Guoan, who suffered back-to-back quarterfinal exits in 2023 and 2024. For Qingdao, it's bittersweet – their best FA Cup run ever ends here. Fans are already dubbing this the 'Game of Grit' for its non-stop action and last-minute twists!
