The Chinese Football Association Member Association Champions League fixture on April 28, 2025, ended in a 1-1 stalemate between Heze Caozhou Beiti and Ordos Dongsheng Mansen. This draw was a fair result in a match characterized by defensive organization and few clear-cut chances, with both goals coming from moments of individual quality rather than sustained pressure. Ordos Dongsheng Mansen took the lead against the run of play midway through the first half with a powerful long-range strike that caught the Heze goalkeeper off guard. The home team, Heze Caozhou Beiti, responded positively and earned their equalizer from the penalty spot just before halftime after a handball was spotted by the referee. The second half was a cagey affair, with both sides seemingly content to avoid a costly mistake, leading to a tactical battle in midfield. The single point each did little to dramatically alter either team's early position in the group, but it provided a solid foundation for their campaigns.