**Chinese FA Cup Round: Shanghai Zetian 6-0 Hainan Shuangyu** The 2026 Chinese FA Cup campaign began with a statement of intent from Shanghai Zetian, who dismantled lower-league side Hainan Shuangyu 6-0 at home on the evening of March 13th. The comprehensive victory, secured with a dominant second-half performance, underlined the gulf in class between the sides and safely booked Zetian's passage into the next round of the domestic knockout competition. The match started with Shanghai Zetian asserting control, but the opening goal took some time to arrive. The deadlock was broken midway through the first half, settling any early nerves for the home side. After taking a narrow lead into the interval, Zetian exploded after the restart. The floodgates opened as they added a quick second goal, which seemed to deflate the visiting Hainan Shuangyu team entirely. From there, it became a procession, with Shanghai adding four more goals in a ruthless display of finishing. The home side created chance after chance, capitalizing on defensive errors and showcasing superior movement and technical quality. Hainan Shuangyu struggled to get out of their own half for long periods and failed to register a single meaningful attempt on target, a testament to Zetian's defensive organization even while on the front foot. The key focus point was Shanghai Zetian's clinical edge in the final third, with multiple players getting on the scoresheet. The match served as a perfect opportunity for squad players and fringe starters to build confidence and match sharpness. For Hainan Shuangyu, it was a harsh lesson in the levels within Chinese football, though they can take pride in their cup run to reach this stage. The result has no impact on the league table, but it propels Shanghai Zetian into the next round of the FA Cup, where they will hope to mount a serious challenge for the trophy. For Hainan Shuangyu, their cup journey ends, and focus returns entirely to their league objectives. Post-match, the Shanghai Zetian manager praised his team's professional attitude and killer instinct in front of goal. The Hainan Shuangyu coach acknowledged the quality of the opposition and stated his team would learn from the experience. **Lineups:** Shanghai Zetian (4-3-3): Li; Wang, Zhang, Chen, Liu; Xu, Zhao, Huang; Sun, Wu, Zhou. Hainan Shuangyu (5-4-1): Lin; Ma, He, Guo, Fang, Deng; Lu, Pan, Shen, Cai; Luo.