HKFC met up with Lee Man in HK Football Club Ground on Sunday afternoon for the 2024-25 Boc Life Hong Kong Premier League clash. Lee Man beat HKFC by 4:0.
HKFC met up with Lee Man in HK Football Club Ground on Sunday afternoon for the 2024-25 Boc Life Hong Kong Premier League clash. Lee Man beat HKFC by 4:0.
In a thrilling BOC Life Hong Kong Premier League encounter at HK Football Club Ground on Sunday (May 4), title-chasing Lee Man delivered a masterclass performance, dispatching HKFC in emphatic fashion with a resounding 4:0 victory.
Lee Man stamped their authority on the match early, breaking the deadlock in the 7th minute through a beautifully crafted team move. Kim Minkyu orchestrated the opener, combining brilliantly with Henri Anier before delivering a pinpoint cross for Samuel Rosa, who rose highest to power home a thunderous header, making it 1:0.
Lee Man continued to dominate proceedings, and nearly doubled their advantage in the 16th minute. Wong Wai showcased his exceptional passing range with a defense-splitting long ball that sent Henri Anier clean through on goal, but the striker's left-footed effort sailed agonizingly over the crossbar.
The hosts showed signs of life in the 29th minute when Andrew Russell carved open the Lee Man defense with an incisive pass to Daniel Scally, whose fierce drive from inside the area was expertly parried away by the alert goalkeeper.
Lee Man's superiority was further rewarded in the 37th minute from a set-piece situation. Mitchel Paulissen's precise delivery from a left-wing corner found Ryan Tafazolli unmarked in the danger area, and the defender made no mistake, powering his header into the back of the net.
Lee Man took a well-deserved 2:0 advantage into the interval.
HKFC emerged from the break with renewed vigor, immediately testing the Lee Man defense. Daniel Scally's dangerous cross found Leonardo Peres, whose spectacular diving header narrowly missed the target. The hosts' best chance came in the 51st minute following a rare defensive lapse from Ryan Tafazolli. Leonardo Peres pounced on the error, weaving his way into the box, but his goal-bound effort was expertly smothered by the well-positioned shot-stopper.
Lee Man's clinical finishing proved decisive once again in the 55th minute. Tachibana Ryoya's defense-splitting through ball released Henri Anier, who displayed exceptional composure to execute an exquisite chip over the advancing goalkeeper, extending the lead to 3:0.
The match continued at a frenetic pace with both sides creating opportunities. Leonardo Peres came close for HKFC, glancing a header inches wide from a dangerous right-wing corner.
Lee Man's attacking prowess was on full display in the 78th minute when Mitchel Paulissen, following an intricate short corner routine, engineered space in the box only to see his powerful drive expertly saved by the HKFC custodian.
HKFC refused to surrender, with Oscar Benavides unleashing a spectacular long-range effort that forced a magnificent flying save from the Lee Man goalkeeper.
Lee Man put the finishing touches on their masterclass in the 86th minute. Wu Chun Ming's sublime through ball carved open the HKFC defense, allowing Everton Camargo to race clear and slot home with clinical precision.
This commanding 4:0 victory sees Lee Man maintain their title push, securing a vital three points.