The Chinese FA Cup is one of the most prestigious football competitions in China and is considered by many as one of the best domestic cup competitions in Asia. The competition has been running since 1956 and it features teams from all over China.
This year's semi-finals will be played on a home-and-home format, which means that each team will play two matches against their opponents. The first leg of the match will be played at the home stadium of the visiting team while the second leg will be played at the home stadium of the host team.
The first leg of the semi-final between Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai SIPG was held on July 28th at the Guangzhou Evergrande Football Club Stadium. Guangzhou Evergrande won the game 4-0 after goals from Ye Shiwen, Zheng Zhi, Guo Yue, and Cao Ruiyang. The second leg of the semi-final between Jiangsu Suning and Tianjin Teda was held on August 7th at the Jiangsu Suning Football Club Stadium. Jiangsu Suning won the game 1-0 after a goal from Zhang Yuting.
Both teams have been performing well throughout the season and are currently leading their respective leagues. Guangzhou Evergrande is currently sitting at the top of the league table with 23 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, while Jiangsu Suning is sitting at the second position with 19 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses.
The winner of this year's Chinese FA Cup will go on to face the winner of the other semi-final between Beijing Guoan and Wuhan Zall in the final. The final will be played on September 11th at the Shenzhen Futian Stadium. This will be a highly anticipated match as both teams have been performing well this season and have a strong chance of winning the championship.
Overall, the Chinese FA Cup is an important event in the football calendar and it always provides fans with thrilling matches and exciting results. With the home-and-home format, it adds even more excitement to the competition and makes it even more interesting to watch.