Nicolae Stanciu, cel mai bun de pe teren în China

Nicolae Stanciu scored the decisive penalty for Dalian Yingbo, leading them to a 1-0 victory over Shanghai Shenhua in the China Cup semifinals. Despite being down to ten men early in the match, Dalian secured their place in the next round. The match saw a red card for Huang Zihao in the 8th minute, while the teams were equalized in the 77th minute when Saulo Mineiro was also sent off. Other teams advancing include Beijing Guoan and Shanghai Port, with the final semifinal spot to be determined soon.