Shanghai SIPG defeated Shandun Taishan 3-0 in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, played on 1 September 2026. The visitors took control early and never looked back, with goals from Liu Zhurun, P. O. Ampem and A. Yang securing a comfortable victory. The result puts Shanghai SIPG through to the semi-finals while Shandun Taishan's campaign comes to an end.
Liu Zhurun opened the scoring in the eighteenth minute, catching Shandun Taishan on the break. To be fair, the home side had not settled into their rhythm yet, and when Shanghai SIPG struck, the response was slow. The goal changed the complexion of the opening exchanges, though the visitors were not yet dominating possession significantly.
And here's the thing about that second goal in the twenty-second minute — P. O. Ampem found space where the home defence had been stretched. Shandun Taishan had pushed forward looking for a response, and the high line was picked apart. By then, the momentum had shifted entirely, and the home side found themselves chasing the game for the remainder of the half.
The third goal came in the seventy-ninth minute through A. Yang, putting the result beyond doubt. Shandun Taishan had made several changes in an attempt to regroup, bringing on Memet Imran, Yang Ruiqi and Xie Wenneng among others, but the damage was already done. Cryzan picked up a yellow card in the seventy-first minute as frustration mounted, and the home side could not find a way back into the match.
Shanghai SIPG registered 5 shots on target with 33 per cent accuracy, while Shandun Taishan managed only 2 shots on target from 17 per cent accuracy. Both teams held 50 per cent possession, though the visitors created more with 109 attacks compared to 90. The statistics show a match decided by efficiency rather than volume, with Shanghai SIPG converting their chances when it mattered.
The quarter-final victory moves Shanghai SIPG one step closer to the final, while Shandun Taishan's cup run ends with a heavy defeat. The visitors had not lost in their last five matches across all competitions, and this result extends that run of form. For Shandun Taishan, the focus now turns to league performance after the cup exit.