In a captivating semi-final battle of the Jockey Club Women' Youth Football League (U18) FA Cup, Chelsea FC Soccer School(HK) ousted Lucky Mile with a 2:1 victory, securing their spot in the final.
Chelsea FC Soccer School(HK) came out of the gates with an aggressive approach. Just five minutes into the action, Wong Hiu Ting narrowly missed a shot following a swift corner kick from Man Yuet Ching. At the 12-minute mark, Chelsea FC Soccer School(HK) maintained their offensive momentum. Wan Tsz Yau masterfully eluded an opponent, executing a powerful strike within the penalty area that unfortunately veered out of bounds. At the 22-minute mark, Lucky Mile retaliated with their offensive prowess. Thiriaux Apolline sophia Clara, after receiving a long pass, attempted a narrow-angled shot in the penalty area that was deftly saved by the goalkeeper.
Lucky Mile, despite being on the backfoot, managed to break the deadlock at the 24-minute mark. Thiriaux Apolline sophia Clara capitalized on an opponent's unsuccessful clearance, firing from a narrow position within the penalty box, and secured the opening goal, edging Lucky Mile ahead with a 1:0 lead. Chelsea FC Soccer School(HK) tried to mount a comeback immediately. A 30-minute breakthrough from Man Yuet Ching on the left resulted in a pass that, disappointingly, Wong Hiu Ting was unable to convert into a goal.
The tide turned at the 34-minute mark when Chelsea FC Soccer School(HK) finally leveled the score. Leung Hong Kiu Anke skillfully shook off the opposition and sent a lovely through pass to Man Yuet Ching. Following a powerful shot within the penalty area, the ball soared into the net, equalising the scoreline at 1:1. Despite a missed opportunity from Ho Chit just before half-time, the first half concluded with both sides tied at 1:1.
In the second half, Lucky Mile opened with an early shot on goal. Thiriaux Apolline sophia Clara intercepted a pass and made an attempt from the penalty area's edge, which was effortlessly saved by the goalkeeper. Gradually, Chelsea FC Soccer School(HK) took command of the match. At the 14-minute mark, Man Yuet Ching's sudden strike from the left wing saw the ball fly over the goalkeeper and into the net, nudging Chelsea FC Soccer School(HK) into a 2:1 lead.
Even with the advantage, Chelsea FC Soccer School(HK) remained relentless in their attack, continually seeking opportunities for long shots outside the penalty area, but both Wong Hiu Ting and Choi Cheuk Yee's attempts were thwarted by the goalkeeper. In the 78th minute, Chelsea FC Soccer School(HK)'s Yick Wai Ying made a promising pass into the penalty area from the right wing. Kwok Sin Tung controlled the ball with her chest and attempted a shot, but it was safely caught by the goalkeeper. In the 83rd minute, Chelsea FC Soccer School(HK) had another golden opportunity to extend their lead. Wong Hiu Ting slipped past two opponents and fired a shot in the penalty area, only for it to be saved once again by the goalkeeper.
Finally, Chelsea FC Soccer School(HK) held on to their lead until the final whistle, clinching a 2:1 victory over Lucky Mile and advancing to the final.




