Wait until the golden October before the match against Shenhua marks the return to the field of play. With a two-month-long layoff, the state of soccer was a concern. Achim Pang's on-field action ebbed and flowed like the waves of the sea. Henan's battle with Nantong Zhiyun ended in a draw, a point that was like a ray of light, leaving Tianjin Jinmen Tigers behind and only three points away from Zhejiang. In the 22nd round of the Chinese Super League, Henan faced Qingdao Hainiu. In two months of battling relegated teams, Nanji was left with no points, while Zhejiang went head-to-head with the Jinmen Tigers. This draw for Henan seems to be more favorable to their ranking.
Aiming for the top six is a realistic goal for Henan, and the squad configuration is enough to support such a ranking. In the last match, Henan ended in a draw, but it seemed "abnormal". Perhaps the climate in Nantong made the team feel uncomfortable. Nasario, Kovic and other foreign aid core did not play the right level. After all, Henan is not a strong team and the foreigners are suspended. In order to avoid consecutive losses, the match against Qingdao Hainiu is crucial. Only by winning three points, Henan will be able to accept the real test.
Henan had a relatively easy schedule, with their next opponents being relegation teams. They were direct contenders for relegation at the beginning of the season, but now Henan has become a mid-table contender. With Achim Pang suspended, the team is missing a bright spot. If Jong Yi-Ho can take on this role, Nanji will be overjoyed and national soccer team head coach Ivankovic will be relieved. The national soccer team has submitted 52 candidates, but the list is still subject to change. Players such as Huang Zichang, Zhong Yi Hao and Huang Rui Feng are expected to become international players. If they perform well in the upcoming matches, it is not out of reach to be selected in the top 18 of the national soccer team.
