2024-01-24

In a thrilling encounter at the Jockey Club HKFA Football Training Centre Pitch No.4, Kitchee dominated Major League Football Academy in the Jockey Club Women' Youth Football League (U15) match last Sunday. Kitchee emerged triumphant with a resounding 4:0 victory, courtesy of a magnificent hat-trick by HUNG WING TUNG XYZA.

Right from the kickoff, Kitchee displayed remarkable intensity, launching a barrage of attacks in the first 10 minutes. HUNG WING TUNG XYZA and CHONG HOI CHING unleashed several long-range shots, but their efforts lacked the necessary power to trouble the goalkeeper. In the 11th minute, HUNG WING TUNG XYZA unleashed a ferocious strike from the edge of the penalty area, narrowly missing the target by a whisker. Kitchee continued to exert their dominance, persistently threatening the opponent's defense. In the 16th minute, CHENG HO KA delivered a pinpoint cross into the unmarked CHONG HOI CHING inside the box, but unfortunately, CHONG HOI CHING failed to find the mark with his shot.

After prolonged pressure, Kitchee finally broke the deadlock in the 28th minute. HUNG WING TUNG XYZA received a through ball and delivered a precise cross from the left flank, allowing the unmarked CHENG HO KA to coolly slot the ball home, giving Kitchee a well-deserved 1:0 lead. Showing no signs of relenting, Kitchee created another scoring opportunity in the 32nd minute. CHENG HO KA executed a clever combination play with a teammate, resulting in a cross from the right wing. However, HUNG WING TUNG XYZA's close-range effort from far post was denied by the goalkeeper.

Just moments before the halftime whistle, Kitchee struck again. CHONG HOI CHING's corner kick from the left was met by the unmarked HUNG WING TUNG XYZA, who unleashed a powerful volley into the net, extending Kitchee's advantage to 2:0 going into the break.

In the second half, Kitchee continued to dictate the proceedings, maintaining control over the game. In the 42nd minute, CHOI TSZ WING CHARMAINE attempted a long-range effort, only to be thwarted by a brilliant save from the opposition goalkeeper.

Major League Football Academy showed glimpses of their attacking prowess in the 56th minute when RANDALL, AMELIA HEMI embarked on a surging run down the left flank, penetrating into the penalty area. However, her shot narrowly missed the target, denying them a chance to reduce the deficit. HUNG WING TUNG XYZA unleashed two more strikes from distance after that, but her direct free kick and long-range effort sailed over the crossbar, failing to trouble the goalkeeper.

In the 66th minute, Major League Football Academy had an opportunity of their own. RANDALL, AMELIA HEMI received a precise long pass from a teammate, sprinted into the penalty area, and unleashed a powerful shot from a tight angle. However, the ball narrowly missed the target, grazing the side netting.

As the game approached its climax, Kitchee intensified their attacking onslaught. Firstly, CHONG HOI CHING expertly received a sublime pass from HUNG WING TUNG XYZA and found herself in a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper, only to be denied by a magnificent save. Shortly after, HUNG WING TUNG XYZA demonstrated her clinical finishing skills by blasting a powerful shot into the net from inside the penalty area, further extending Kitchee's lead to an insurmountable 3:0.

Just moments before the final whistle, Kitchee earned a penalty. With nerves of steel, HUNG WING TUNG XYZA stepped up and calmly dispatched the spot-kick, completing her well-deserved hat-trick and sealing Kitchee's comprehensive 4:0 triumph over Major League Football Academy, earning them a valuable three points.