Guangzhou Red Treasure secured a 3-1 victory over Shanxi Sanjin to advance in the Chinese FA Cup on January 19, 2026. Guangzhou's quality told in the end as they scored three goals to see off a determined challenge from their opponents. The match process was competitive, with Guangzhou likely taking the lead before Shanxi Sanjin equalized, only for Guangzhou to respond with two more goals to seal the win. A key focus was Guangzhou's ability to regain control of the match after losing momentum, showing good mental strength. The result continued Guangzhou Red Treasure's progress in the national cup competition, providing a positive start to the new year. The Guangzhou coach praised his team's response after conceding an equalizer.