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 first-ever Asean Challenge Cup. Playing before a passionate crowd of 31,000 fans, the SAR team scored a goal in each half. Striker Matt Orr opened the scoring in the 41st minute, after a brilliant through ball delivered by Sun Ming-him. The hosts would later double their lead in the…
On Saturday, the Hong Kong football team clinched history by defeating Cambodia 2-0 at Kai Tak Stadium, thus becoming the inaugural champions of the Asean Challenge Cup. The electrifying match was witnessed by a roaring audience of 31,000 supporters. In the 41st minute, striker Matt Orr put Hong Kong ahead with a well-placed shot following a masterful through ball from teammate Sun Ming-him.
The home side extended their lead in the 52nd minute when a foul on Philip Chan by a Cambodian defender resulted in a penalty. Everton Camargo expertly converted the spot kick, solidifying Hong Kong's dominant performance. This triumph marks the first-ever victory for the SAR team in the Fifa Asean Challenge Cup, a tournament aimed at enhancing football prowess throughout Asia.
The inaugural competition features two divisions; Hong Kong participated in Division 2, while Division 1 is currently underway in Indonesia.
Written by urgent.news from RTHK English's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- HK defeats Cambodia to win inaugural Asean Cup news.rthk.hk
