Xiamen Chengyi emerged victorious from a five-goal thriller, defeating Chongqing Handa 3-1 in the Chinese FA Cup on January 22, 2026. This result saw Xiamen progress after showing great character to come from behind. Chongqing Handa, fresh off a big win, started strongly and took a deserved lead in the first half. Xiamen Chengyi, however, turned the match around dramatically with two quick goals just before halftime. The second half was a tense affair until Xiamen sealed the victory with a third goal in the 80th minute, capitalizing on a Chongqing mistake while they pushed forward for an equalizer. The match was an entertaining end-to-end contest, but Xiamen's clinical edge in the final third proved to be the difference. This win marked a significant achievement for Xiamen Chengyi in their cup campaign.