The opening exchanges saw both sides creating promising opportunities. United Citizen's Ching Wing Ching tested the opposition keeper Jordan Eva Gloria with a well-struck free kick, while at the other end, HKFC's dynamic forward McCaughey Erin Grace came agonizingly close after latching onto Yao Katelyn's defense-splitting through ball. As the match progressed, United Citizen began to assert their dominance. A brilliant piece of wing play from Yue Annabel Lucy in the 27th minute created a golden opportunity, but Chau Tsz Yuet's instinctive strike was expertly palmed away by the alert Jordan Eva Gloria. The deadlock was finally broken in the 35th minute through a set-piece routine. Lau Nga Ching Katrina's venomous free kick caused havoc, with Jordan Eva Gloria's partial save ricocheting off the woodwork before Yau Tsz Ching displayed predatory instincts to bundle home from close range, making it 1:0. HKFC sought an immediate response, but Moi Lei Ngai's speculative long-range effort failed to trouble the goalkeeper. The first half concluded with United Citizen holding a slender but deserved one-goal advantage.
After the restart, United Citizen nearly doubled their lead when Chong Ching Lam Jaylynn's sublime free kick rattled the crossbar, leaving the woodwork shaking. The match took a dramatic turn in the 69th minute as HKFC found their equalizer. Chua Emma Jian Yi showcased exceptional skill, weaving past defenders on the left flank before unleashing an unstoppable strike from an acute angle to restore parity. United Citizen's response was swift and decisive. Just four minutes later, Ching Wing Ching's mazy run into the box drew a foul, and Lau Nga Ching Katrina stepped up to coolly dispatch the resulting spot-kick, sending the ball into the bottom corner. HKFC nearly capitalized on a rare defensive error in the 75th minute when keeper Li Yuet Tung's miscued clearance fell to McCaughey Erin Grace, but she couldn't find the target under pressure.
As the match entered its closing stages, United Citizen reasserted their control. Chong Ching Lam Jaylynn squandered two gilt-edged chances, first blazing over from Ching Wing Ching's pinpoint cross, then being denied in a one-on-one situation by some brilliant goalkeeping. United Citizen sealed their victory in stoppage time as Lau Nga Ching Katrina demonstrated her set-piece prowess once again, curling a sublime free kick into the top corner from the edge of the area, leaving the keeper rooted to the spot.
In the end, United Citizen emerged as champions with a 3:1 victory over HKFC.
In the post-match ceremonies, United Citizen's captain Lau Nga Ching Katrina was deservedly named Player of the Match following her match-winning brace. She reflected emotionally on the perfect culmination of her youth career: "To contribute two goals in such a crucial match is beyond my wildest dreams. This victory represents the perfect farewell to my youth team journey." She also addressed the early match tension, adding: "The occasion initially got to us, but our ability to reset mentally and return to our fluid passing game proved decisive. This trophy belongs to everyone who contributed to our success."






