In the spring of 2023, the Henan football world was in a state of flux. On April 8, Henan Football Club ushered in the warm-up match of the new season with a brand-new look, against Qingdao Hainiu, a powerful team in the Chinese Super League. Early in the morning, Caiwei went to Zhengzhou Funeral Hall with many Henan fans to bid farewell to Han Guangan, a loyal fan of Henan soccer. After the farewell ceremony, Caiwei witnessed the exciting match at the Navigation Stadium with full of passion. In this article, we will bring you a review of this exciting battle, a glimpse of the whole Henan soccer.
I. Tournament environment
Today, the temperature of Zhengzhou Aviation Stadium was pleasant, the breeze was gentle, the green field reflected the enthusiasm of the fans, and the C-1 stand was full, and the atmosphere of the game was enthusiastic!
The sun is just right and the breeze is not too dry
green hillside is picturesque
II. Starting lineup
Henan started today with a 4141 formation, with goalkeeper Wang Guoming in goal and a backline of Ke Zhao, Yang Shuai, Shunyiqi, Li Songyi (in training uniform, no number), Pina,...
III. Review of the war
part1: offense and defense transition, a little slow
At the beginning of the match, both sides started a fierce offense and defense. In the 9th minute, Qingdao attacked from the right side and the referee did not call a foul. Henan counterattacked quickly, but they were offside first.
In the 12th minute, Pina missed at center back and the opposing outside back shot narrowly missed the goal.
In the 16th minute, Chung Yi-Ho took a shot from inside the box that went wide of the goal.
In the 18th minute, Adrian sent an assist to Huang Zichang, who stepped forward and the opponent's goalkeeper made a timely strike to destroy it.
In the 19th minute, the first corner kick for either side was headed out by Young.
In the 21st minute, Henan's middle attack was broken by Qingdao, and the opponent's foreigner shot over the goal.
In the 24th minute, Qingdao's free kick in front of the field, the foreigner missed the goal.
In the 28th minute, Henan right front free kick, Adrian penalty, Huang Zichang corner tactics, the opponent goalkeeper pounced on a wonderful save.
In the 30th minute, Huang Zichang crossed from the right and Zhong Yihao shot off the mark.
In the 36th minute, Henan passed the ball through the middle of the field and Adrian sent an assist to Kovic for offside.
In the 39th minute, Yang Shuai was fouled in the midfield confrontation and got up to show his dissatisfaction, and the opponent's foreigner received a yellow card.
In the 42nd minute, Henan captain Wang Shangyuan direct, Huang Zichang fell to the ground, the referee did not call a foul.
At halftime, Henan and Qingdao Sea Bulls were tied at 0-0. In the first half, the pace of the game was a little slow, with Henan focusing on positional play and Qingdao Sea Bulls on defensive counterattacks. Henan's defense in the midfield was broken many times, the head coach needs to adjust the tactics.
PART2: Schunic's goal line save! Yellow card for Adrian! Henan killed by Qingdao's goal
In the second half, Henan replaced Luo Xin and newcomer Li Songyi left the field.
In the 51st minute, Chung Yi-ho sent a direct ball from the left front, and Kovic was offside.
In the 53rd minute, Qingdao Sea Cowboys counterattacked, Henan's defense was compressed into the penalty area, and the opponent's shot bounced off the line.
In the 57th minute, Qingdao Sea Bulls counterattacked and Yang Shuai failed to shovel the ball in time. The opponent's foreigner formed a one-two, Henan keeper Wang Guoming pounced out, and Shuniqi made a miraculous save on the goal line!
The head coach then replaced Kovic with local junior Han Dong.
In the 61st minute, the Qingdao Sea Cowboys bench complained to the referee, who temporarily stopped the game.
In the 66th minute, Huang Zichang 1vs2 won a free kick in front for Henan, but the free kick sent by his teammates was confiscated by the opposing goalkeeper. Qingdao quickly counterattacked, the opponent's small foreigner left high-speed burst, Shuniqi and Adrian back to chase, Adrian shoveling foul at the front of the penalty area, yellow card warning!
Adrian and Ke Zhao were replaced in the 77th minute.
In the 80th minute, Henan's newcomer Little Yellow Shoes (suspected to be Gao Tianyi, no number) broke through with the ball and was fouled by the opponent for a free kick in front of the field. But Wang Shangyuan's free kick was uncontested.
In the 85th minute, Qingdao Sea Cowboys counterattacked on the left side of the road, and the striker broke through to the penalty area and shot on goal! 0-1, Henan was down by a goal!
After falling behind, Henan replaced Zhong Yihao and Huang Zichang.
The game ended in the 90th minute when Wang Shangyuan shot high from the front of the box.
In the end, the Chinese Super League warm-up match Henan team 0-1 defeated Qingdao Hainiu team.
IV. Summary
Henan started today with a 4141 formation, not created by new coach Javier. The formation allows Zhong Yihao and Huang Zichang to form a trident with the foreign strikers in the attack. However, the midfield free man Pina has too much space on the left and right sides, which is easy to be utilized by the opponents. During the game, Henan was repeatedly broken through at the front of the penalty area, exposing the inadequacy of Pina's position.
Kovic, as Henan's starting forward, is undersized and has a mediocre performance on the offensive end. The head coach needs to help Kovic integrate into the team as soon as possible to improve Henan's offensive ability.
Henan needs to pay attention to the opponent's counterattack, in this game, Qingdao Sea Cowboys a speedy little foreigner almost disturbed Henan's defense. Once the center back is out of position, the opponent almost always have the opportunity to score.
