Hong Kong, China draw with Nepal by 0:0 in International Friendly Match at Hong Kong Stadium tonight.
In a hard-fought international friendly encounter at Hong Kong Stadium on Thursday (June 5), hosts Hong Kong,China were held to a 0:0 stalemate by resilient visitors Nepal.
Hong Kong,China came flying out of the blocks early on, with Oliver Gerbig's long throw causing havoc in the Nepal penalty area. The ball fell kindly to Stefan Pereira, but his left-footed effort sailed agonizingly over the woodwork.
The hosts continued to press their advantage in the 23rd minute, as Stefan Pereira whipped in a dangerous free-kick from an acute angle on the left flank, but his effort whistled just wide of the upright.
Hong Kong,China's dominance was evident as Fernando Augusto, pulling the strings in midfield, threaded an exquisite through ball into the danger zone. The in-form Yu Tze Nam, timing his run to perfection, unleashed a first-time strike that skimmed the crossbar.
The first period concluded with a flurry of chances for the home side. Walter Junior tested the keeper with a rasping drive from distance after Fernando Augusto's clever pass, while Michael Udebuluzor's thunderbolt from the edge of the area forced Nepal's shot-stopper Kiran Limbu into a spectacular flying save.
Stefan Pereira's tried his luck again from a free kick, but his curling effort from the left channel failed to trouble the goalkeeper.
Both teams headed into the tunnel with the scoreboard unchanged at 0:0.
After the restart, despite controlling possession, Hong Kong,China struggled to create clear-cut opportunities. Shinichi Chan's precise free-kick found Michael Udebuluzor lurking at the far post, but the striker's glancing header under defensive pressure drifted wide.
The 70th minute saw Yu Tze Nam showcase his individual brilliance, cutting inside from the right wing before unleashing a left-footed drive that the goalkeeper gathered confidently.
Fernando Augusto nearly broke the deadlock moments later, his venomous free-kick from 20 yards forcing another acrobatic save from Nepal's increasingly impressive goalkeeper.
The visitors showed their attacking intent when Ananta Tamang rose highest to meet a corner kick from the left, but his powerful header failed to find the target.
As the clock wound down, Hong Kong,China mounted a siege on the Nepal goal. Sun Ming Him's pinpoint free-kick created chaos in the box, with Manuel Rodrigues' snapshot being desperately blocked during a goalmouth scramble.
Nepal's task was made harder in stoppage time when Mani Lama received his marching orders after picking up a second yellow card for a cynical foul on Yu Tze Nam.
In the dying moments, Ng Yu Hei's mazy run down the left flank, beating two defenders with sublime skill, created one final chance, but the alert Nepal keeper smothered the danger.
Despite their territorial advantage and numerous opportunities, Hong Kong,China had to settle for a 0:0 draw against Nepal.
In a hard-fought international friendly encounter at Hong Kong Stadium on Thursday (June 5), hosts Hong Kong,China were held to a 0:0 stalemate by resilient visitors Nepal.
Hong Kong,China came flying out of the blocks early on, with Oliver Gerbig's long throw causing havoc in the Nepal penalty area. The ball fell kindly to Stefan Pereira, but his left-footed effort sailed agonizingly over the woodwork.
The hosts continued to press their advantage in the 23rd minute, as Stefan Pereira whipped in a dangerous free-kick from an acute angle on the left flank, but his effort whistled just wide of the upright.
Hong Kong,China's dominance was evident as Fernando Augusto, pulling the strings in midfield, threaded an exquisite through ball into the danger zone. The in-form Yu Tze Nam, timing his run to perfection, unleashed a first-time strike that skimmed the crossbar.
The first period concluded with a flurry of chances for the home side. Walter Junior tested the keeper with a rasping drive from distance after Fernando Augusto's clever pass, while Michael Udebuluzor's thunderbolt from the edge of the area forced Nepal's shot-stopper Kiran Limbu into a spectacular flying save.
Stefan Pereira's tried his luck again from a free kick, but his curling effort from the left channel failed to trouble the goalkeeper.
Both teams headed into the tunnel with the scoreboard unchanged at 0:0.
After the restart, despite controlling possession, Hong Kong,China struggled to create clear-cut opportunities. Shinichi Chan's precise free-kick found Michael Udebuluzor lurking at the far post, but the striker's glancing header under defensive pressure drifted wide.
The 70th minute saw Yu Tze Nam showcase his individual brilliance, cutting inside from the right wing before unleashing a left-footed drive that the goalkeeper gathered confidently.
Fernando Augusto nearly broke the deadlock moments later, his venomous free-kick from 20 yards forcing another acrobatic save from Nepal's increasingly impressive goalkeeper.
The visitors showed their attacking intent when Ananta Tamang rose highest to meet a corner kick from the left, but his powerful header failed to find the target.
As the clock wound down, Hong Kong,China mounted a siege on the Nepal goal. Sun Ming Him's pinpoint free-kick created chaos in the box, with Manuel Rodrigues' snapshot being desperately blocked during a goalmouth scramble.
Nepal's task was made harder in stoppage time when Mani Lama received his marching orders after picking up a second yellow card for a cynical foul on Yu Tze Nam.
In the dying moments, Ng Yu Hei's mazy run down the left flank, beating two defenders with sublime skill, created one final chance, but the alert Nepal keeper smothered the danger.
Despite their territorial advantage and numerous opportunities, Hong Kong,China had to settle for a 0:0 draw against Nepal.