The Chinese Women's FA Cup semi-final first leg between Jiangsu Wuxi Women and Shanghai Women ended in a 0-0 draw on December 24, 2025. This stalemate at 3:00 PM sets up a finely balanced second leg, with everything still to play for after a tense and tactical encounter. Both teams, having suffered defeats in their previous cup matches, approached this semi-final with caution, leading to a game of few clear chances. The best opportunity of the match fell to Shanghai in the first half, but their striker's shot was brilliantly tipped onto the crossbar by the Jiangsu goalkeeper. Jiangsu Wuxi enjoyed more possession in the second period but struggled to break down a resolute Shanghai defense, with their final pass often lacking precision. The match was played at a high intensity but with a focus on defensive structure, resulting in a goalless draw. This match result leaves the semi-final tie perfectly poised, meaning the second leg will be a decisive winner-takes-all affair to determine who reaches the final of the Chinese Women's FA Cup.