Qingdao West Coast faced off against Shanxi Chengde Ronghai in the fourth round of the 2026 Chinese FA Cup. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes, with both teams going back and forth in the penalty shootout. Ultimately, Qingdao West Coast emerged victorious, defeating Shanxi Chengde Ronghai 5-4 and advancing to the next round. Shanxi Chengde Ronghai's Zhang Haixian put in a strong performance, but was unable to stop Qingdao West Coast's attacks. Qingdao West Coast's Peng Xinli and Zhang Chengdong also had standout performances. Qingdao West Coast's coach Zheng Zhi made strategic adjustments during the match, leading the team to victory. Shanxi Chengde Ronghai's Bughrahan Skandar had impressive ball control, but was unable to change the outcome of the match. Qingdao West Coast's Aifeierding made several impressive runs with the ball, creating many opportunities for the team. Qingdao West Coast's Wang Peng clashed with Shanxi Chengde Ronghai's Chen Xiangyu in a header, showcasing his physical abilities.