Jiangsu Suning travelled to Tianjin as the two teams fought for a place at the last 8 of the Chinese Cup.
After a goalless first half, Alex Teixeira’s double in 15 minutes, put Jiangsu into the driver’s seat while time was ticking for Paulo Sousa’s team…
Everything was pointing to a win for the visitors but Axel Witsel and Haolun Mi haven’t said their final words.
A powerful left foot shot from Mi and a beautiful bicycle kick from the Belgian International, brought things level at extra time and the drama continued as the game went on penalties.
It took 15(!) penalties to have a winner and that was Jiangsu who was luckier in the procedure, advancing through to the last 8 while Tianjin now place their efforts in the Asian Champions League and the championship.
