In the first round of the 2024 Chinese Super League season, Qingdao West Coast and Henan played a fierce match. Qingdao West Coast, as a promoted team, actively recruited during the winter break with the intention of making a difference in the Chinese Super League. Henan, on the other hand, although the main framework of the last season has been changed, the overall strength of the team is still not to be underestimated.
As the match began, Henan got into the groove faster. In the 18th minute, the newly promoted Nasario, who joined Henan, scored a long-distance shot to help Henan take a 1-0 lead. However, in the second half, Qingdao West Coast showed a strong attacking force, using fast counterattacks to equalize the score with a goal scored by Lei Wenjie in the 61st minute. After that, although Qingdao West Coast had a chance to win the game, the two sides finally shook hands with a score of 1-1.
There was also a red card in this match. In the 80th minute, Henan player Huang Rui Beacon was shown a yellow card for elbowing, and then the referee recognized his action as dangerous after watching the VAR and sent him off with a red card. This also made the extra time in the second half of the game 9 minutes long. In addition, it is worth mentioning that naturalized player Alan came on as a substitute in this match, which was his second appearance in the Chinese Super League after 933 days. His appearance also added a lot of interesting points to the game.
This match showed the intensity and excitement of the Chinese Super League, with both teams showing great strength and fighting spirit. Qingdao West Coast, despite being promoted, showed strong offense and counter-attacking ability, while Henan took the lead thanks to Nasario's excellent performance. The final draw between the two teams also showed the fierce competition in the Chinese Super League.
