Henan 2-1 Tianhai in the Chinese Super League, round 28 at Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium, Zhengzhou (30,000 capacity).

Tianhai won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (D–W–L–L–D), scoring 8 and conceding 10.

The two sides have met 8 times: Henan 3 wins, Tianhai 2, 3 draws.