The opening exchanges saw Kwun Man Athletic Association assert their dominance, Chu Wai Ho curling a free-kick inches wide before Wong Tin Long's thunderous long-range effort whistled past the post. The attacking intent continued as Lam Cheuk Hei found himself one-on-one with goalkeeper Huang King Chow following an exquisite back-heel assist, only to be denied by a brilliant reflex save.

Tuen Mun gradually grew into the contest, mounting a series of dangerous forays. Tam Ting Long squandered a gilt-edged opportunity in the 10th minute, firing straight at goalkeeper Yuen Tin Wai when unmarked. Moments later, Wong Yiu Hang rose highest to meet Tam Ting Long 's pinpoint free-kick delivery, but his powerful header went just wide.

The end-to-end action continued as Wong Sze Long unleashed a venomous strike from the right flank, forcing the Tuen Mun shot-stopper into a spectacular flying save.

As half-time approached, both sides traded blows in an entertaining spectacle. T66's rasping drive from distance tested the keeper's reflexes, while at the other end, Hui Kwok Hei's clinical first-time effort from Cheng Tsun Hei's precise cross struck the woodwork.

The deadlock was finally broken on the stroke of half-time when Cheng Tsun Hei 's inswinging corner caught the goalkeeper off-guard, nestling into the back of the net for a crucial 1:0 advantage.

After the interval, both teams threw caution to the wind in an attacking masterclass. Tuen Mun Lee Chun Hei Jason showcased his dribbling prowess, dancing past two defenders before dragging his effort agonizingly wide.

The second period burst into life as Wong Sze Long displayed his predatory instincts, dispossessing an opponent before coolly slotting home to double Kwun Man Athletic Association’s lead in the 25th minute.

The attacking onslaught continued when Kwun Man Athletic Association Cheng Tsun Hei 's swift counter-attacking move found Hui Kwok Hei unmarked, but fortune favored the defenders as his strike rattled the framework.

Kwun Man Athletic Association Hui Kwok Hei's persistence finally paid dividends in the 29th minute, as he expertly dispatched a set-piece into the net for a commanding 3:0 lead.

Tuen Mun's fighting spirit emerged as Wong Yiu Hang demonstrated his poacher's instinct, reacting quickest to Li Heung Leung's headed effort to reduce the deficit to 1:3.

The momentum shifted dramatically when Wong Yiu Hang completed his brace just moments later, bundling home from close range to set up a grandstand finish at 2:3.

However, Cheng Tsun Hei restored the two-goal cushion for Kwun Man Athletic Association with a clinical strike after an intelligent interception, seemingly putting the game beyond doubt at 4:2.

Despite Chan Tobias Tsz To's spectacular last-gasp effort, arrowing a corner-kick conversion into the top corner, Kwun Man Athletic Association held firm to secure all three points with a 4:3 victory over Tuen Mun.