Crownity North District and Lee Man squard off in Tsing Yi Sports Ground on Saturday afternoon for the FA Cup. Lee Man got a 4:1 victory over Crownity North District.
Crownity North District and Lee Man squard off in Tsing Yi Sports Ground on Saturday afternoon for the FA Cup. Lee Man got a 4:1 victory over Crownity North District.
Lee Man dominated ball possession after the opening whistle but struggled to generate significant attacking opportunities. It wasn't until the 13th minute that they finally posed a threatening chance on goal. Everton Camargo delivered a corner kick from the left, and Wong Wai's header was brilliantly denied by the goalkeeper's fingertips. On the 16th minute, it was Crownity North District's turn as Law Hiu Chung received a pinpoint pass from Cheung Chun Hin Marco in the penalty area, only to be denied by a solid block from a defender. And then, on the 27th minute, Lam Lok Kan Jordan attempted a long-range shot from the left, but it lacked power and was comfortably collected by the goalkeeper. after that, Goncalved Pedro also missed a chance to score on the 41st minute when he headed wide from Weverton's left-wing cross.
The most critical chance of the first half fell to Lee Man on the 44th minute. Ryoya Tachibana's left cross deflected off a defender and rattled the crossbar, with Everton Camargo's follow-up shot cleared off the goal line by Goncalved Pedro. The first half ended with both teams deadlocked at 0:0.
Lee Man's attack intensified in the second half with the introduction of Simionato Paulo Sergio, and the impact was immediate. On the 47th minute, the Brazilian forward combined with Henri Anier, executing a quick one-two and bursting into the penalty area, only to be denied by an acrobatic save from the goalkeeper. However, Lee Man finally broke the deadlock on the 51st minute. Mitchel Paulissen seized the opportunity from the opponent's clearance and unleashed a thunderous shot into the top corner, giving Lee Man a well-deserved 1:0 lead. Lee Man further extended their advantage on the 62nd minute when Wong Wai calmly tapped in Everton Camargo's precise right-wing cross, leaving the defense helpless as the score became 2:0.
Maintaining a firm grip on the game, Lee Man controlled the proceedings. On the 71st minute, Henri Anier displayed his agility in the penalty area with a series of shots, but unfortunately, they narrowly missed the target. Two minutes later, Everton Camargo's free kick was met by a powerful header from Jose Angel, only to be spectacularly saved by the goalkeeper's diving effort. Despite occasional counterattacks from Crownity North District, including Matheus' narrow-angle attempt from a clever through pass by Lo Kong Wai, the goalkeeper was quick off his line to make a crucial save. Li Man's dominance paid off again on the 84th minute when Tachibana Ryoya's left-wing delivery found substitute Acosta unmarked in front of the goal, and he effortlessly nodded the ball home, increasing the lead to 3:0.
However, Crownity North District displayed resilience and managed to pull one back on the 87th minute. Weverton was fouled inside the penalty area, and Kendy Renato calmly converted the resulting penalty to make it 3:1.
Nevertheless, in stoppage time, Lee Man put the icing on the cake as Simionato Paulo Sergio connected with Acosta’s right cross and headed the ball home. The final whistle blew, and Lee Man celebrated a convincing 4:1 victory over Crownity North District, securing their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.