{
  "id": 11696258,
  "title": "HK defeats Cambodia to win inaugural Asean Cup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/hk-defeats-cambodia-to-win-inaugural-asean-cup-11696258",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T13:28:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1872584-20261003.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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        "title": "HK defeats Cambodia to win inaugural Asean Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/hk-defeats-cambodia-to-win-inaugural-asean-cup",
        "published": "2026-10-03T13:28:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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