Shandong Luneng stage thrilling comeback, Guangzhou R&F stunned

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Shandong Luneng pulled off a thrilling comeback in the fourth round of the Chinese FA Cup as the Chinese Super League powerhouse scored twice in extra time to edge out second-division side Zhejiang Greentown 2-1 on Wednesday.

Jin Jingdao leveled with a brilliant half-volley in the 93rd minute and Tian Xin poked home a rebound in the 95th to snatch a stunning win after Li Xiaopeng' side fell behind after just 70 seconds.

Meanwhile, China's non-league club Shanghai Jiading City Development produced the biggest shock of the day by beating China League One outfit Beijing Sport University FC 1-0 at home.

Li Cheng struck the win after the hour mark to seal the amateur team's incredible progress to the last 16.

Shandong Luneng supporters celebrate their comeback win at the Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium, May 1, 2019. /VCG Photo

China League Two side Taizhou Yuanda landed the biggest coup of the day by humiliating Chinese Super League giants Guangzhou R&F with a 1-0 win.

Xu Jiajun found the breakthrough right after the interval as the third-tier Yundan dominated the first half, with the striker Ge Wei hitting the woodwork with a powerful header.

Elsewhere on Wednesday, Beijing Guoan continued their perfect start to the new campaign as the defending champions scored their eighth win in a row with a narrow 1-0 victory over China League One side Heilongjiang Lava Spring. A penalty from Cedric Bakambu in the first half proved the difference between the two teams.

Lyu Wenjun celebrates Shanghai SIPG's opener against Wuhan Zall with Oscar on May 1, 2019. /VCG Photo

Shanghai SIPG put on an impressive performance to knock out fellow CSL side Wuhan Zall. Vitor Pereira trotted out a fairly full-strength lineup as SIPG set up a three-goal cushion through Fu Huan, Lyu Wenjun and Oscar in the first half.

SIPG goalkeeper Yan Junling scored an own goal after the break but Zall failed to wrestle back control of the tie and slumped to a 3-1 home defeat.

Henan Jianye's FA Cup adventure came to an end as Guangzhou Evergrande secured a well-deserved 2-0 win.

Goals from Gao Lin and Feng Boxuan sent the CSL strugglers packing as Evergrande booked a place in the last 16.