Sham Shui Po hosted HKFC in Sham Shui Po Sports Ground on Sunday afternoon for the 2023-24 HKFA Senior Shield clash. Sham Shui Po got a 1:0 victory over HKFC, entering the quarter-finals.
Sham Shui Po hosted HKFC in Sham Shui Po Sports Ground on Sunday afternoon for the 2023-24 HKFA Senior Shield clash. Sham Shui Po got a 1:0 victory over HKFC, entering the quarter-finals.
In the Silver Shield first round match, Sham Shui Po secured a 1-0 victory over HKFC, thanks to a decisive goal from Panupong. With this win, Sham Shui Po advances to the quarterfinals, where they will face BC Rangers in a bid for a spot in the semifinals.
On the 15th minute, Leung Sing Yiu stepped up to take a free-kick from the right flank, curling his left foot towards the goalmouth.Toomer Frederick leapt and parried the ball out of play with both hands. Then, on the 39th minute, Nicholas delivered a cross from the left side, which was only partially cleared by Liu Hok Ming. With composure, Bo Luo-bang evaded a defender and unleashed a left-footed strike that Fei Cha managed to get a hand to, but couldn't prevent it from finding the back of the net. This goal broke the deadlock, giving Sham Shui Po a 1-0 lead.
On the 44th minute, HKFC, who have been on the backfoot, finally had a chance to level the score. However,Maddox Kong's free-kick narrowly missed the target. At halftime, Sham Shui Po maintains a one-goal lead.
After the halftime break, both teams intensified their attacking efforts. On the 47th minute, Ngan Cheuk Pan received a pass from Panupong on the left flank and delivered a precise cross into the box. Toomer Frederick reacted quickly and punched it away, but Wong Sum Chit Sherman's subsequent right-footed shot was brilliantly blocked by goalkeeper. Just a minute later,Lau Hok Ming played a long ball into the right side of the penalty area. Jack Sealy made a skillful run along the baseline and delivered a teasing cross, but unfortunately, Marcus McMillan hesitated and missed the opportunity to take a shot.
It was Sham Shui Po’s turn later,Ngan Cheuk Pan's pinpoint pass found Chang Kwong Yin, who surged into the penalty area with a clear sight on goal. Luckily,Toomer Frederick reacted swiftly and denied the chance. On the 56th minute, Ngan Cheuk Pan once again delivered a precise through pass, finding the lively Panupong who then squared the ball into the box. Unfortunately, Nicholas' shot lacked the necessary power and was easily gathered by the goalkeeper.
Trailing by one goal, HKFC had a golden opportunity to level the score. On the 82nd minute, substitute Jahangir Khan pounced on a defensive error by Wong Ching Yeung Timothy, intercepting the ball on the left flank. With lightning speed, he swiftly advanced into the penalty area and fired a left-footed shot towards the goal, only to be denied by goalkeeper.He then followed up with a powerful header, but the resolute defense managed to clear the danger. However, the tide turned against Hong Kong Football Club on the 87th minute, as substitute Thiago was shown a straight red card for a foul committed within the penalty area, reducing their squad to ten men.During injury time, Panupong attempted a long-range strike, but the goalkeeper made a brilliant save to deny him.
Finally, Sham Shui Po held on to their slim 1-0 lead, securing their place in the quarterfinals of Senior Shield.