On November 15, as night fell, the CFA announced a serious decision against some clubs' wage arrears amidst the public's eager anticipation. Before July 31, 2022, three teams, Hebei Football Club, Wuhan Changjiang Football Club and Hunan Xiangtao Football Club, were given the punishment of league points deduction for failing to solve the problem of salary arrears, with the amount of arrears exceeding 30% of the total amount.
This move was like a bolt from the blue, and Hebei, who had only 3 points left, instantly fell to the bottom of the valley, with their points going to zero. Wuhan Changjiang, who thought that 18 points would be enough to protect themselves, also saw their points plummet to 15 points, tied with Guangzhou City. Next, these two teams will face each other in a straight fight, a showdown about the rankings and honors is about to take place.
