2026-05-09

On Saturday (2nd), Jockey Club Women's Football League (1st Division) Championship Group took place at Shek Kip Mei Park. In the end, TSL FC and Kitchee played out a 0–0 draw. TSL FC edged past Kitchee by one point in the standings to claim this season's Jockey Club Women's Football League championship.

Both teams started slowly. In the 19th minute, Kitchee's Chu Po Yan pressured an opponent into a clearance error, but her left-footed volley was blocked by Chan Tsz Shan. In the 21st minute,TSL FC responded with an attack – Lei Wai's long-range shot went over the bar. In the 24th minute, Kitchee's Fu Chiu Man headed a corner kick from Chung Pui Ki narrowly wide.TSL FC then steadied themselves, and Fung Suet Man's long-range effort was comfortably saved by Leung Wai Nga. The first half ended 0–0.

In the second half, TSL FC came close to breaking the deadlock in the 56th minute. Isabella played a through ball, and Leung Hong Kiu drove into the penalty area but her shot failed to trouble Leung Wai Nga.

TSL FC grew more proactive afterwards. In the 64th minute, Leung Kwong Kiu had a one-on-one chance but was denied by Leung Wai Nga; her close-range left-footed shot also went over the bar. In the 74th minute,TSL FC pressed high and won the ball back, but Chan Yik Hing's shot went just wide of the post. Neither team could find a goal. Ultimately, TSL FC and Kitchee drew 0–0, and TSL FCfinished one point ahead of Kitchee to win this season's Jockey Club Women's Football League title.

TSL FC captain Ma Chak Shun said the championship proved that everyone's hard work was worth it: "We struggled to adapt after the coaching change because the new coach is quite strict. We spent a lot of time building chemistry, so this season was really tough." Ma also noted that the team increased training time this season, which was another key to the title. "We had over 90% attendance at training. No one ever stopped. This championship proves that training more pays off."