In a thrilling FA Cup (Junior Division) quarter-final showdown at Po Kong Village Road Park, South China emerged victorious over 3 Sing, booking their places in the semi-final clash.
In a thrilling FA Cup (Junior Division) quarter-final showdown at Po Kong Village Road Park, South China emerged victorious over 3 Sing, booking their places in the semi-final clash.
The match burst into life as South China dominated early proceedings, though marksman Walter Vaz squandered two gilt-edged chances. The game took a dramatic turn when 3 Sing's goalkeeper Wong Tsz Ho saw red for handling outside his area. Against the run of play, the ten men of 3 Sing stunned South China as Lau Tsz Kin clinically finished off a swift counter-attack. The underdogs doubled their advantage before the interval through Law Chun Yan's towering header from a corner. After the break, South China's persistence paid dividends when Walter Vaz converted from the spot. The equalizer came moments later, Yau Henry Chun-Him pouncing on a rebound after Walter Vaz 's effort was parried. The comeback was complete in late stage as Walter Vaz showcased brilliant footwork before rifling home the winner, making it 3:2 and sending South China into the last four.
Post-match, Yau Henry Chun-Him was candid about the team's defensive frailties: "Playing against ten men, conceding twice shows our concentration lapsed. The half-time talk galvanized us, and that early second-half goal proved crucial. While we're delighted to progress, tightening up at the back is paramount if we want to lift the trophy."