2024-06-17

A thrilling spectacle unfolded at Hammer Hill Road Sports Ground on Sunday, when Chelsea FC Soccer School (HK) overcame Kitchee to claim victory in the Jockey Club Women's Football League - FA Cup final, triumphing 1:0.

The match began with both teams locked in a tense standoff, neither able to mount a truly threatening offensive in the early stages. A glimmer of hope for Chelsea FC Soccer School (HK) emerged in the 12th minute when Wong Hiu Ting took a shot, following a precision pass from Leung Hong Kiu Anke. However, Kitchee's goalkeeper, Leung Wai Ngai, was quick to neutralize the threat. Chelsea FC Soccer School(HK) continued to press on, with an attempt in the 17th minute. However, a shot from Chan Wing Lam from the edge of box failed to find the mark. Soon after, Kitchee responded in kind. Wong Ka Sze made a strong run into opponent's territory and into the penalty area, but the pressure from Tsang Lai Mae Halasan prevented a successful strike.

Kitchee began to dominate possession as the match progressed, culminating in a direct free kick from Chung Pui Ki in the 25th minute. However, the shot was expertly saved by the goalkeeper, Ng Yuen Ki. Despite a long-range attempt by Fu Chiu Man in the 30th minute, Kitchee continued to struggle to find the net. The first half concluded with both teams locked in a goalless stalemate.

Following the interval, Chelsea FC Soccer School (HK) started to gain momentum. A free kick from Chan Wing Lam in the 60th minute rebounded off the wall to Chan Yee Hing who quickly relayed the ball towards the goal mouth, but a late-arriving Sung Yasmin Li Mon was unable to capitalize on the opportunity. Chelsea FC Soccer School (HK) maintained the pressure with another free kick opportunity just two minutes later, but Appleby Madison Grace's shot was thwarted by the defensive wall. The deadlock was finally broken in the 64th minute. Tsang Lai Mae Halasan deftly maneuvered down the left side and delivered a cross towards the far post, where the unmarked Sung Yasmin Li Mon found the back of the net, handing Chelsea FC Soccer School (HK) a 1:0 lead.

Despite a free kick attempt by Chan Wing Lam in the 69th minute, saved by the goalkeeper, and a long-range shot by Lau Yui Ching in the 75th minute, Kitchee struggled to level the score. The final minutes of the match saw a relentless assault from Kitchee, but attempts from Conceicao Isabella De SouzaFu Chiu Man and Ho Mui Mei failed to cause any significant threat. In contrast, Sung Yasmin Li Mon from Chelsea FC Soccer School (HK) narrowly missed a goal with a shot that sailed just over the bar. In a last-ditch effort, Kitchee's Kwong Wing Yan made a header towards the goal following a right-side cross, but the shot was pushed away by the goalkeeper.

In the end, Chelsea FC Soccer School (HK) successfully held their ground, securing a 1:0 victory over Kitchee and lifting the coveted trophy of the Jockey Club Women's Football League - FA Cup.