Beijing Guoan roared to a 3-0 victory over Henan in the Chinese FA Cup final on Saturday, with Angolan striker Fabio Abreu stealing the show with a dazzling hat trick 🎩⚡. The win marks Guoan's first Cup title since 2018 and their fifth overall, cementing their legacy in Chinese football history.
Over 40,000 fans packed Suzhou Olympic Sports Center, where Abreu broke the deadlock in the 17th minute after pouncing on a rebound. His second goal came via a penalty just before halftime, while a dramatic retaken penalty in stoppage time sealed his trio of goals 🥅🔥.
Henan, making their first final appearance in 31 years, fought valiantly but couldn't contain Guoan's offensive firepower. 'We wanted to make history today, but sometimes football writes its own story,' said Henan midfielder Wang Shangyuan, praising the team's loyal supporters.
Abreu, this season's Chinese Super League top scorer, told reporters: 'This trophy belongs to Beijing! We’re bringing it home to celebrate with our fans 🎉🏆.' The victory caps a rollercoaster year for Guoan, who finished fourth in the league but saved their best for cup glory.
