Jiangsu advances to Chinese FA Cup finals

Source: Xinhua| 2020-12-12 20:48:16|Editor: huaxia

SUZHOU, China, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- Jiangsu Suning ousted Tianjin Teda 5-3 through penalty kicks to make it to the finals of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) Cup here on Saturday.

After a 1-1 first leg against Tianjin on Dec. 5, Jiangsu played a nil-all second leg during the 90-minute match, but won the penalty shoot-outs 4-2 to advance to the CFA finals again after four years.

In the 21st minute, Tianjin striker Tiquinho Soares almost broke the deadlock if not for the foul on Jiangsu's Ye Chongqiu, while teammate Frank Acheampong's shot was saved by Jiangsu goalkeeper Gu Chao 18 minutes later.

Both Qian Yumiao of Tianjin, and Zhang Chang of Jiangsu, were fouled out in the 48th and 77th minutes respectively. Enditem

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