After a long wait, Henan team will finally usher in the showdown with Shenhua in October. With a long two-month break, it is a mystery whether the soccer form can be restored. The fluctuating movements of Achim Pang are elusive. In the last round of Henan's fierce duel with Nantong Zhiyun, with a thrilling one-point haul, the team managed to overtake Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, trailing Zhejiang by only three points. In the 22nd round of the Chinese Super League, Henan will face the challenge of Qingdao Hainiu. In the past two months, Henan has been unable to collect any points from their relegation rivals, while Zhejiang has been playing directly against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger. This draw seems to be more favorable to Henan.
Impacting the top six of the league has become the goal of Henan, and the lineup match also seems to match the position. However, Henan's performance in the last match was puzzling, playing to a draw. Perhaps the climate in Nantong affected the team's play. The core of foreigners, such as Nasario and Kovic, did not play at the right level. After all, Henan is not a strong team and the foreigners are facing suspension. In order to avoid a losing streak, the match against Qingdao Hainiu is crucial. Only by winning three points, Henan can stand firm in the challenge.
Henan had a relatively easy schedule, with their next two opponents being relegation teams. They were relegation rivals at the beginning of the season and are now mid-table forces. With the suspension of Achimphan, the team lacks a key explosive point. If Chung Yi-ho can take on this role, not only will NFC be pleased, but also the head coach of the national soccer team, Ivankovic, will be happy about it. The national soccer team has submitted 52 candidates, but there are still variables. Players such as Huang Zichang, Zhong Yi Hao and Huang Rui Feng have the potential to become international players. If they perform well in the upcoming matches, being selected in the top 18 of the national soccer team is not out of reach.
