In a match that had fans clutching their jerseys 😱, underdogs Henan FC stunned Chengdu Rongcheng 4-3 on penalties to secure their first-ever Chinese FA Cup final berth! The blue-clad squad, currently 12th in the Chinese Super League, proved once again that rankings are just numbers after previously defeating fourth-placed Chengdu 3-2 in June.
The semifinal was pure edge-of-your-seat action: ⚡ • 32' – Frank Acheampong rattles the post for Henan • 64' – Lucas Maia heads another near-miss off the woodwork • 90+’ – Chengdu’s Felipe Silva denied a last-gasp winner by heroic keeper Wang Guoming
Extra time brought more drama when Chengdu’s Timo Letschert saw his 95th-minute header ruled out for a foul. The penalty shootout turned into a goalkeeping masterclass 🧤, with Wang saving Letschert’s crucial spot-kick to cement Henan’s historic victory.
Next up: Henan will face either Beijing Guoan or Yunnan Yukun in the final. Mark your calendars – this Cinderella story isn’t over yet! 👟💫
