After a long wait, Henan finally secured their first win post-coach change in the Chinese Super League (CSL). The team's new coach, Lu Chao, took over from former head coach Zhang Jie, who was sacked last week following a poor performance.
The victory came against Beijing Guoan, a side that had been on a hot streak and looked like they were going to dominate the game. But Henan refused to give up, and fought back to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory.
The win was a big boost for Henan, who has struggled with form lately. They have won just one of their last six games, and had been trailing by three goals at half-time against Beijing Guoan. However, the team rallied together, and played some excellent football to come away with all three points.
Lu Chao's appointment as coach was met with mixed reactions, but his tactical approach appears to have paid off. He brought in some fresh ideas, and his players responded well to his leadership. It will be interesting to see how he adapts to the challenges ahead, and whether he can help Henan to turn things around.
Overall, it was a great result for Henan, and a sign of what is possible when a coach takes charge and inspires his team. It remains to be seen if this will be enough to keep them in contention for promotion, but for now, they can celebrate their first win under their new management.