Less than 2 minutes into the match, South China had their first scoring chance, with CHOI Min Jo Caylen taking a free kick that went over the bar. Hong Kong Football Club then gradually found their rhythm, earning several corner kick opportunities, but they were all cleared by the South China defender. Hong Kong Football Club then pressed South China back into their own half, and in the 10th minute, VENDE Paul Yves Emilien received a cross from the right and took a shot that was blocked by a South China defender.

In the 14th minute, CHAN Ho Yiu (Nicholas) attempted a long-range shot that was tipped over by the South China goalkeeper. VENDE Paul Yves Emilien also had a shot attempt, but it missed the target. The pressured South China relied on counterattacks and long balls, and in the 28th minute, CHOI Min Jo Caylen received a long pass, dribbled down the right flank and took a shot just over the bar. Before the half ended, Hong Kong Football Club had a few more long-range shot attempts that were off target. The first half ended 0:0.

After adjustments at halftime, South China's performance improved. In the 39th minute, LAM Brendan Fon Jing took a direct free kick from outside the box that was cleared by the Hong Kong Football Club defender. Hong Kong Football Club also made tactical changes in the second half, with GILLET Unai Oihan frequently displaying his excellent dribbling on the left flank and delivering several crosses. In the 55th minute, VENDE Paul Yves Emilien headed a shot from a corner kick, but it was saved by the South China goalkeeper. Hong Kong Football Club had another chance near the end, but the shot from CHOI Jongik lacked power and was easily collected. The match went to penalties after finishing 0:0 in regulation.

In the penalty shootout, South China emerged victorious 5:3 to claim the Jockey Club Youth Football League U16 FA Cup championship.