Chinese FA Cup, First Round: Qianxinan Xufengtang 1-0 Shanxi Xiangyu. The tie commenced at 3:30 PM on March 14, 2026, at the Qianxinan Sports Center. A solitary goal was enough for Qianxinan Xufengtang to edge past Shanxi Xiangyu in a tightly contested Chinese FA Cup first-round clash, booking their place in the next round of the historic knockout competition. The decisive moment arrived in the 38th minute when a hopeful cross from the right flank was met by a powerful, glancing header from the Xufengtang striker, leaving the Xiangyu goalkeeper with no chance. The lower-league visitors from Shanxi fought valiantly, enjoying spells of possession and forcing a series of corners in the second half, but they lacked the cutting edge to break down a resolute home defense. The match's major talking point came late on when Shanxi Xiangyu had a strong penalty appeal waved away after a coming-together in the box, a decision that left the away bench furious. This cup victory provides a significant morale boost for Qianxinan Xufengtang, while Shanxi Xiangyu will now focus fully on their league campaign.