At 19:00 on the evening of July 17, Beijing time, Zhengzhou Navigation Stadium was full of people, the enthusiasm of the fans lit up the air of the summer night, and a key battle of the 1/8 final of the AFC Cup was staged here, with Henan hosting the visiting Guangxi Pingguo Hahu Clarion team. With the referee Sun Shengyu's whistle, the game was officially kicked off.
In the first half, both sides showed a good state of mind, with rapid transition between offense and defense, but neither team was able to break the deadlock. Relying on the advantage of the home field, Henan team frequently launched an offensive, trying to tear apart the opponent's defense through delicate cooperation. And Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and clear team with tough defense and effective counterattack, and the opponent around, the scene was once stalemate.
The turning point came in the 35th minute of the game, when Henan striker Huang Zichang showed his excellent individual skills and calm shooting ability in the penalty area. Faced with a number of defenders blocking, Huang Zichang skillfully dodged and moved to find a ray of hope, and then decisively shot the ball into the net, for Henan team to take the lead. The goal not only ignited the passion of the home fans, but also greatly boosted the morale of the Henan team.
However, the game's gunpowder flavor did not dissipate. Soon after, Guangxi Pingguo Hazen team midfielder Sun Weizhe lost control of his emotions in a defense, kicked a serious foul, and received a red card and was sentenced to the field. This incident not only let the Guangxi team into the plight of one less person to fight, but also further exacerbated the tension on the field.
In the second half, although Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and Clear team was in numerical disadvantage, they did not give up and still fought tenaciously to try to equalize the score. Henan team, on the other hand, utilized the numerical advantage to control the game rhythm more comfortably, and kept searching for the opportunity to expand the score through passing and controlling. Although Guangxi team launched many threatening attacks, they were all solved by the solid defense of Henan team.
Finally, with the final whistle of referee Sun Shengyu, Henan won 1-0 against Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and Clear, successfully advancing to the last 8 of the F.A.C.A. Cup. This victory is not only the best reward for Henan team's hard work, but also adds confidence to their next quarter-final against Shandong Taishan. Although Guangxi Pingguo Hazhou team regretted to go out, but their tenacious performance in the game also won the respect of the fans.
