2024-05-13

In a thrilling encounter at the Jockey Club HKFA Football Training Centre Pitch No.4, Tuen Mun outclassed Wong Tai Sin with a 4:2 victory in the Jockey Club Women's Football League (2nd Division). The triumph crowned Tuen Mun as league champions, having maintained an unblemished winning streak throughout the competition.

The match kicked off with Tuen Mun displaying a formidable offensive strategy. Barely three minutes into play, Fan Lee Wai capitalised on an unmarked position following a cross from Wong Yuk Ling Rae, netting the first goal of the encounter and putting Tuen Mun 1:0 ahead. The domination continued as Tuen Mun maintained their attacking prowess. In the 7th minute, He Ying attempted a shot from a tight angle following a long pass from a teammate, only to be thwarted by Wong Tai Sin's goalkeeper, Lau Miu Yin. Tuen Mun's relentless pressure paid off in the 13th minute when Cheng Hoi Ying received a pass from a teammate, delivering a powerful left-footed strike from outside the box that found the top corner, doubling Tuen Mun's advantage to 2:0.

Despite Tuen Mun's dominance, Wong Tai Sin made their first threatening move in the 27th minute when Chiu Ling Kwan made a bold run into the box and attempted a shot from a tight angle, unfortunately, the attempt veered wide. The closing stages of the first half saw Tuen Mun creating plenty of scoring opportunities. In the 31st minute, Fan Lee Wai delivered a cross from the left wing, only for Wong Yuk Ling Rae, who was unmarked at the back post, to strike the ball, causing it to rebound off the upright. Then at the 40th-minute mark, So Po Yu delivered a pass to Fan Lee Wai who was well-placed in front of the goal, but her close-range shot was denied by the woodwork. The first half concluded with Tuen Mun leading 2:0.

The second half resumed with both teams showing aggressive play. Tuen Mun's So Po Yu wasted a one-on-one chance in the 48th minute, while Wong Tai Sin's Ho Hau Yau Shita had a free-kick sail over the bar in the 59th minute. The 70th minute saw Wong Tai Sin claw back a goal, with Chiu Ling Kwan finding the net from the edge of the box, narrowing the deficit to 1:2 and injecting a renewed sense of excitement into the match.

In the 79th minute, Wong Tai Sin equalised, thanks to Ho Hau Yau Shita who managed to find the back of the net amidst a chaotic situation in the box, levelling the score at 2:2. However, Tuen Mun reclaimed their lead just two minutes later when He Ying converted a 25-yard free-kick into a stunning goal, pushing the score to 3:2. Notwithstanding the setback, Wong Tai Sin refused to back down, earning a penalty kick due to a handball violation by the opponent in the subsequent minute. However, Ng Siu Wing's powerful shot ricocheted off the crossbar.

As the match neared its conclusion, Tuen Mun's He Ying once again showcased his prowess, scoring from a free-kick, thereby securing a brace.

Finally, Tuen Mun emerged victorious with a 4:2 win over Wong Tai Sin, claiming all three points. The victory cemented their status as the undefeated champions of this season's Jockey Club Women's Football League (2nd Division), while Wong Tai Sin had to settle for the runner-up spot.