The 25th round of the Chinese League Series was played on September 11, with the Jiangsu Zhejiang Football Club taking on the Henan Changde Football Club in a match that was marked by intense competition and close calls.
The first half saw both teams struggle to establish their rhythm, but Henan's attack proved more effective as they scored twice in the opening period, courtesy of two goals from Zhao Jia and Zhang Yuhua. The second half saw Henan maintain possession well and continue to push forward, while Zhejiang struggled to find their rhythm, with their attempts falling just short of goal.
In the final minute of regulation time, Henan had a chance to score, but their effort fell short as goalkeeper Han Jianfeng made a diving save to deny them. However, Zhejiang continued to press for goals, and in the 90th minute, Lu Xueqin scored the winning goal from a free-kick, giving the home side the lead.
Despite their efforts, Henan were unable to extend their lead and lost the game 2-1, leaving Zhejiang with a comfortable victory. The win gave Zhejiang a crucial point against the table leaders, while Henan dropped points to their rivals.
Overall, the match was a closely contested one, with both sides trying to dominate the ball and create opportunities. It will be interesting to see how the team responds to the results of this match, as they look to build momentum for the next round of the league.