The Chinese League Super Cup (CSL) round 4 clash between Chengdu and Henan was a thrilling affair, with both teams coming up with their best performances to secure the victory.
In the opening half of the match, Chengdu showed some impressive form as they took the lead in the first half through a goal from Zhang Zhenyu. However, Henan responded with goals from Wang Xiaofu and Guo Wenliang to level the score at 1-1 after the break.
In the second half, Chengdu continued to dominate the game as they scored three more goals to take the lead again. This time it was from Zheng Xuan and Zhang Yulin who sealed the win for their side with two penalties.
Despite the comeback, Chengdu's dominance did not last long as Henan fought back to level things up before securing the victory. The game ended in a 2-1 scoreline, with Chengdu emerging victorious thanks to a late penalty shootout which saw Henan fail to convert any of their five attempts.
The victory marked a significant step forward for Chengdu FC, who have now moved up to the top tier of Chinese football. With this result, the team will now be looking to continue their good form and potentially make a move into the league next season. The next round of matches will see Chengdu face another strong opponent in a fixture that is sure to be exciting and high-stakes.