Henan, ranked ninth in the Chinese Super League (CSL), faces Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and Clear, ranked fourth in the Central League (CCL), in the one-eighth final of the F.A.C. Cup.
The field was heavily waterlogged in the first half due to the rainfall and not many chances were threatened by either side in the first half. In the first half, both sides only took 7 shots in total and only 3 shots in total. Neither side scored in the first half.
In the second half, Henan broke the deadlock first. On the field, the left side of the front of the Henan team held the ball, sent a subtle flying over the top of the pass to the middle of the penalty area. 27-year-old former international footballer Huang Zichang received the ball, showing exquisite stopping technology, write a turn to buckle through the entire opponent's defense, and finally in the left side of the penalty area at the line of the penalty area invincibility of the low shot on the ball into the lower right corner of the goal, for the Henan team to take the lead.
Henan almost extended its lead again in the 78th minute when Nasario's set piece from the right side of the field bounced off the crossbar with a direct strike.
Sun Weizhe was shown a red card for a violent kicking foul in the 85th minute, leaving Guangxi Pingguo Ha Rang playing with one man short.
In the end, Henan defeated Guangxi Pingguo Ha Rang as they wished, advancing to the last eight of the AFC Cup with their heads held high. Henan had more than 55% of possession in the whole game, and the number of shots and shots on goal were higher than that of Guangxi Pingguo Ha Rang. It can be said that Henan team is still more skillful!
