Five goals in a single match, Henan Team has fully unleashed!

Reporter Lu Mi reports After three consecutive losses and carrying relegation pressure, and with their previous match delayed by weather, Henan burst out against a weakened Hainiu, thrashing them 5-1. This ended their losing streak and moved them ahead of Hainiu in the rankings, putting them in a safer spot.

Hainiu had an incomplete lineup, with only seven players on the bench, while Henan started all their foreign imports across the three lines, including Maranhao's first CSL start. On paper, Henan had a full-strength starting eleven and a clear advantage. However, at the start, they didn't find their rhythm quickly. With Hainiu defending deep and parking the bus, Henan's attacking through set positions often hit a wall—their midfield passing was sluggish, and their crosses from the flanks lacked quality. The game became stuck in a deadlock, causing anxiety among the home fans.

At a critical moment, Maranhao, the only summer signing, showcased his ability and impact. In the 18th minute, he was brought down while sprinting with the ball on the left wing, earning a free kick. Narsario took the set piece, and Mydana outjumped Hainiu's defenders to head home, breaking the deadlock for Henan.

This goal completely freed Henan up. Afterward, they dominated both offensively and defensively. Five minutes later, Narsario unleashed a thunderous strike from 30 meters out—its angle and power left Mou Pengfei helpless. 2-0. It was arguably Henan's best first half of the season.

"In the first half, we led 2-0. But in the locker room, I told the players not to be careless. In the second half, they didn't let up and scored a third goal. Of course, Hainiu kept creating threats, but we maintained enough focus," Ramos said after the match.

In the second half, Narsario first dribbled past two defenders to set up Gustavo for a one-on-one chance, then later won a penalty and converted it himself. In the 70th minute, Gustavo scored his second goal of the match.

Scoring five goals in a single game was Henan's highest tally of the season. Every time a foreign player scored, they gathered together to celebrate—a scene not seen for a long time.

In this match, new signing Maranhao left a deep impression on Henan fans, being involved in two goals. "He didn't score, but he helped the team a lot. The fans should be able to see that. Of course, substitute players like Abulahan and Fan Xulin also performed well, quickly getting into the game after coming on."

Besides Maranhao, Narsario and Mydana both had commendable performances, especially Narsario. Henan fans firmly believe that as long as he plays at his expected level, the team's results will improve.

With the win over Hainiu and Shanghai Port being held to a draw by Yunnan Yukun, Henan overtook Shanghai Port to move to 12th in the standings, a relatively safe position. Of course, in Ramos's view, the most important thing was "through this match, we have regained our morale."

Ramos was fully satisfied with both the process and the result. He believes the team executed the tactical requirements well and created many brilliant combinations. "I hope we can continue this momentum and keep fighting for Henan."