Meizhou Hakka hosted Fuzhou F.C. at the Wuhua Olympic Sports Center, a match that was not only a derby between two teams from different provinces, but also a clash between two coaches, Zhang Xiaofei and Mao Bo. The game was highly anticipated, with some speculating that Meizhou Hakka might intentionally lose to help their opponents, but the reality was far from it. The match was a thrilling one, with Fuzhou F.C. taking the lead twice, only for Meizhou Hakka to equalize each time, ultimately ending in a 2-2 draw.