Hengan province avoids relegation in CSL league

The Hangzhou Hengang Football Club (Hengang) has successfully avoided relegation from the Chinese Super League, which is the top tier of Chinese football. The club was placed at the bottom of the table after finishing fifth in their previous season, but it managed to secure promotion by playing well and qualifying for the playoffs.

The Hengang were initially relegated because they had not completed their regular season. However, after completing their league schedule, they secured a place in the playoffs. This meant that they would have played a round-robin format, where each team plays three games against all other teams.

Despite this, the Hengang did not play any matches during the playoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, they took part in the China Cup, a tournament for clubs with lower-than-average league records.

In the end, the Hengang qualified for the final, which was held on June 27th. They defeated Guangzhou Evergrande FC in the final, earning them promotion to the Chinese Super League for the first time since the league's inception in 2005.

This achievement was a significant moment for the club as it was the first time they had been promoted to the highest level of Chinese football. It also marked the end of a long period of struggle for the club, as they had previously faced relegation in subsequent seasons.

Overall, the success of the Hangzhou Hengang Football Club highlights the resilience and determination of Chinese football clubs in the face of adversity. Despite the challenges they faced, they persevered and eventually achieved their goal of promotion to the Chinese Super League.