HK defeats Cambodia to win inaugural Asean Cup
The Hong Kong, China football squad made history on Saturday at Kai Tak Stadium, defeating Cambodia 2-0 to lift the trophy of the the first-ever Asean Challenge Cup. Playing before a passionate crowd of 31,000 fans, the SAR team scored a goal in each half of the match. Striker Matt Orr put the home side up 1-0 in the 41st minute, after a brilliant through ball delivered by Sun Ming-him. The hosts…
On Saturday, the Hong Kong football team etched their names in history by defeating Cambodia 2-0 in the inaugural Asean Cup match at Kai Tak Stadium. The enthusiastic crowd of 31,000 fans witnessed the SAR team's triumph, with a goal scored in each half. Matt Orr, the striker, gave the home side an early lead in the 41st minute through a brilliant through ball from Sun Ming-him.
Hong Kong doubled their advantage in the 52nd minute when a foul on Philip Chan by a Cambodian defender resulted in a penalty, which Everton Camargo expertly converted. This victory marks Hong Kong as the first champions of the Fifa Asean Challenge Cup, a tournament designed to enhance football competitiveness across Asia. The inaugural 2026 competition is divided into two divisions, with Hong Kong hosting Division 2 while Indonesia is set to host Division 1.
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