The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has announced that its semi-final series of the China Cup will be played in a round-robin format using the first leg of the matches scheduled for the following month.
Previously, the CFA had planned to play three rounds of the semi-finals before the final match was decided by a penalty shootout, but this plan was scrapped due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Instead, the CFA is now planning to use a round-robin format to determine which teams advance to the final after the semi-finals.
This move comes as a relief for fans who have been eagerly anticipating the start of the CFA season. The round-robin format allows for more games to be played and reduces the risk of injuries and fatigue among players.
However, it also presents some challenges. The CFA needs to ensure that each team plays at least one game in order to qualify for the final, and any team that does not make it to the final will need to find another way to compete.
Despite these challenges, the CFA is confident that they can manage to secure their qualification for the final. With the right preparations and management, they believe that they have a strong chance of winning the Chinese FA Cup again.