There is incense and three flags flutter behind the table bearing mantras including "God's will is that Jianye must win." "Instead of asking for help from gods outside the pitch, Henan should seek victory through self-endeavour and battling on it." But the club added in the statement: "Victory can't be gained through prayers." It is not the first time this season a Chinese club has gone to bizarre lengths to get back to winning ways at home. Guangzhou R&F repainted their blue-coloured stadium gold in July, saying it was better feng shui -- and they have not lost there since.

Source: The Star September 26, 2017 05:03 UTC