Chinese FA Cup Third Round: Xiamen Chengyi 2-0 Beijing Smart Sky A professional performance from Xiamen Chengyi saw them comfortably dispatch Beijing Smart Sky 2-0 in the Chinese FA Cup, booking their place in the next round. Two well-taken goals, one in each half, sealed the victory for the hosts, who managed the game expertly against their lower-league opponents in front of a passionate home crowd. Xiamen took control from the outset and were rewarded in the 18th minute. A clever through ball split the Beijing defense, allowing Chengyi's pacey winger to round the onrushing goalkeeper and slot into an empty net. Beijing Smart Sky grew into the game before halftime, forcing a couple of smart saves, but any hopes of a comeback were extinguished just after the hour mark. A driven corner from the right was met with a powerful, glancing header at the near post that flew into the top corner, doubling Xiamen's lead and effectively killing the contest. The match was largely devoid of major controversy, with the key incident being a potential penalty appeal for Beijing Smart Sky waved away by the referee in the 50th minute after a coming together in the box. Xiamen's midfield controller was the standout performer, dictating the tempo and breaking up opposition attacks with ease. For Beijing Smart Sky, the cup run ends, allowing them to focus fully on their league campaign, while Xiamen Chengyi advances, hoping for a favorable draw in the next stage. "We respected the opponent and executed our plan perfectly," said the Xiamen manager. The Beijing coach acknowledged the gap, stating, "We fought hard, but their quality in both boxes made the difference." Xiamen Chengyi fielded a strong lineup, showing their intent to progress in the competition.