2007-08 in Hong Kong football
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Overview
- Hong Kong 08Hong Kong 08Hong Kong 08 is a Hong Kong First Division football team. The team was formed for training youngsters for 2008 Olympic qualification, hence its name....
was dissolved as Hong KongHong KongHong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
was knocked out from the 2008 Summer Olympics qualification2008 AFC Men's Pre-Olympic TournamentThe Asian Football Confederation's Pre-Olympic Tournament was held from 7 February to 21 November 2007. Twenty-four teams entered the qualification for the three allocated spots for the 2008 Summer Olympics Football tournament in Beijing....
. - Tung Po, the 2006-07 Second DivisionHong Kong Second Division LeagueHong Kong Second Division League is the second level of football league in Hong Kong, founded in 1909. The top two teams are promoted to the Hong Kong First Division League.-Competition format:...
champion refused to promote while the runner-up Shek Kip Mei promoted and renamed to WorkableWorkableWorkable may refer to:* Shek Kip Mei SA, a football club which play under the name Workable FC in 2007–2008 season in Hong Kong First Division League....
. - EasternEastern AAEastern Athletic Association is a football club and now plays in Hong Kong Third Division "A" League. It was a very successful team especially in the 1990s and was given the name 'Eastern Dynasty'. Eastern had originally competed in Second Division League during 2006/07 season and demoted to Third...
was to be relegated from Second DivisionHong Kong Second Division LeagueHong Kong Second Division League is the second level of football league in Hong Kong, founded in 1909. The top two teams are promoted to the Hong Kong First Division League.-Competition format:...
to Third 'A' DivisionHong Kong Third A Division LeagueHong Kong Third 'A' Division League is a division of the Hong Kong Football Association in Hong Kong. Along with Hong Kong Third 'District' Division League, it is the third overall tier of the Hong Kong football league system....
by rule but was subsequently invited to promote to First DivisionHong Kong First Division LeagueHong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
after obtaining sufficient sponsorship
Hong Kong team
Hong KongHong Kong national football team
The Hong Kong national football team , represents Hong Kong in international association football events such as the FIFA World Cup, AFC Asian Cup and East Asian Football Championship. The team is represented by the Hong Kong Football Association....
have gone through their 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
The Asian Football Confederation was allocated four assured qualifying berths for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and one place in a play-off. 43 teams were in the running for these spots; Laos, Brunei and the Philippines did not attempt to qualify...
, where they were knocked out in the Second Round.
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score1 | Comp | Hong Kong scorers | Match Report(s) |
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| 21 October 2007 | Gianyar Stadium, Bali Bali Bali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east... (A) |
3–2 | WCQ 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) The Asian Football Confederation was allocated four assured qualifying berths for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and one place in a play-off. 43 teams were in the running for these spots; Laos, Brunei and the Philippines did not attempt to qualify... |
Cheng Siu Wai Cheng Siu Wai Cheng Siu Wai is a Hong Kong professional football player playing for Hong Kong First Division League club Sun Hei SC. His usual position is striker.-Club career:... (2) |
FIFA | |
| 28 October 2007 | Hong Kong Stadium Hong Kong Stadium Hong Kong Stadium is the main sports venue of Hong Kong. Redeveloped from the old Government Stadium it reincarnated as Hong Kong Stadium in 1994... (H) |
8–1 | WCQ 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) The Asian Football Confederation was allocated four assured qualifying berths for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and one place in a play-off. 43 teams were in the running for these spots; Laos, Brunei and the Philippines did not attempt to qualify... |
Lo Kwan Yee Lo Kwan Yee Lo Kwan Yee is a professional footballer who currently plays as wingback or midfielder for Hong Kong side Kitchee. He is an attacking midfielder who can operate in central midfield or on the right wing... Chan Siu Ki Chan Siu Ki Chan Siu Ki is a Hong Kong professional association football player who currently plays as a striker for South China AA. He is the all-time top scorer for the Hong Kong national football team with 29 goals. As he is capable of playing with either feet, he is sometimes tactically deployed as winger... (2) Cheung Sai Ho Cheng Siu Wai Cheng Siu Wai Cheng Siu Wai is a Hong Kong professional football player playing for Hong Kong First Division League club Sun Hei SC. His usual position is striker.-Club career:... (2) Lam Ka Wai Lam Ka Wai Lam Ka Wai is a Hong Kong professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Kitchee in Hong Kong First Division League. He is one of the best of Hong Kong's next generation of footballers.-Early career:... |
FIFA | |
| 10 November 2007 | Hong Kong Stadium Hong Kong Stadium Hong Kong Stadium is the main sports venue of Hong Kong. Redeveloped from the old Government Stadium it reincarnated as Hong Kong Stadium in 1994... (H) |
0–0 | WCQ 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) The Asian Football Confederation was allocated four assured qualifying berths for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and one place in a play-off. 43 teams were in the running for these spots; Laos, Brunei and the Philippines did not attempt to qualify... |
FIFA | ||
| 18 November 2007 | Olympic Stadium (Ashkhabad) Olympic Stadium (Ashkhabad) Ashgabat Olympic Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 35,000 people and was built in 2003... (A) |
0–3 | WCQ 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) The Asian Football Confederation was allocated four assured qualifying berths for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and one place in a play-off. 43 teams were in the running for these spots; Laos, Brunei and the Philippines did not attempt to qualify... |
FIFA |
Hong Kong national under-23 football team
Hong Kong national under-23 football teamHong Kong national under-23 football team
Hong Kong Olympic Football Team represents Hong Kong in international football competitions in the Olympic Games, the Asian Games, the East Asian Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments...
this season is preparing for the 2009 East Asian Games
2009 East Asian Games
The 2009 East Asian Games, officially known as the V East Asian Games, was an international multi-sport event that took place in Hong Kong, between 5 December and 13 December 2009. A total of 2,377 athletes from 9 East Asian national competed in 262 events in 22 sports...
to be hosted in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
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| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score1 | Comp | Hong Kong scorers | Match Report(s) |
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| 29 May 2008 | Stadion Radnika, Velika Gorica Velika Gorica Velika Gorica is the largest and most populous city in Zagreb County, Croatia. The city itself has a population of 31,341, while the municipality has a population of 63,511 inhabitants .Velika Gorica is the centre of the historical Turopolje region.... (A) |
 NK RadnikNK Radnik NK Radnik was a Croatian football club based in the town of Velika Gorica in Zagreb County. The club played in Prva HNL between 1992 and 1994.... |
1–4 | F Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
Kwok Kin Pong Kwok Kin Pong Kwok Kin Pong is a Hong Kong professional footballer playing for Hong Kong First Division League side South China. He can play as a midfielder or forward. As he resembles Hong Kong artist and singer Edison Chen, he was given the nickname 'Edison'.... |
HKFA (in Chinese) |
| 2 June 2008 | Zagreb Zagreb Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It is in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. According to the last official census, Zagreb's city... (A) |
NK Zagreb NK Zagreb NK Zagreb is a Croatian football club, from the Croatian capital of Zagreb.NK Zagreb's home is the Stadion Kranjčevićeva with capacity of 8,850. The club's fans are known as the White Angels... |
2–4 | F Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
Yu Ho Pong Yu Ho Pong Yu Ho Pong is a Hong Kong association football player who plays for Sun Hei SC at the position of striker.- Club :Pong first joined Eastern Football Team, back in 2008 as an Attacker for the squad. He quickly worked his way to a starting position on the first team and followed it up with a first... Kwok Kin Pong Kwok Kin Pong Kwok Kin Pong is a Hong Kong professional footballer playing for Hong Kong First Division League side South China. He can play as a midfielder or forward. As he resembles Hong Kong artist and singer Edison Chen, he was given the nickname 'Edison'.... |
HKFA (in Chinese) |
| 4 June 2008 | Stadion Varteks, Varaždin Varaždin Varaždin is a city in north Croatia, north of Zagreb on the highway A4. The total population is 47,055, with 38,746 on of the city settlement itself . The centre of Varaždin county is located near the Drava river, at... (A) |
NK Varteks |
1–3 | F Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
Lau Ka Shing Lau Ka Shing Lau Ka Shing is a professional footballer who plays for Happy Valley. He previously played in the Hong Kong First Division League for Fourway Rangers. His position is Forward.-References:... |
HKFA (in Chinese) |
| 10 June 2008 | Zagreb Zagreb Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It is in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. According to the last official census, Zagreb's city... (A) |
NK Zagreb NK Zagreb NK Zagreb is a Croatian football club, from the Croatian capital of Zagreb.NK Zagreb's home is the Stadion Kranjčevićeva with capacity of 8,850. The club's fans are known as the White Angels... |
0–4 | F Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
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| 11 June 2008 | ? | NK Mladost Buzin |
5–2 | F Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
Lau Ka Shing Lau Ka Shing Lau Ka Shing is a professional footballer who plays for Happy Valley. He previously played in the Hong Kong First Division League for Fourway Rangers. His position is Forward.-References:... (2) Lam Wan Kit Yeung Chi Lun (2) |
HKFA (in Chinese) |
| 15 June 2008 | Macau Macau Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China... (A) |
1–0 | HK-Macau | So Wai Chuen So Wai Chuen So Wai Chuen is a Hong Kong footballer, who currently plays in the centre back position for TSW Pegasus FC of Hong Kong.-Under-23 international career:-Senior international career:-Notes and references:... |
HKFA (in Chinese) | |
| 22 June 2008 | Hangzhou Hangzhou Hangzhou , formerly transliterated as Hangchow, is the capital and largest city of Zhejiang Province in Eastern China. Governed as a sub-provincial city, and as of 2010, its entire administrative division or prefecture had a registered population of 8.7 million people... (N) |
 Jeollanam-doJeollanam-do Jeollanam-do is a province in the southwest of South Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the southern half of the former Jeolla province, remained a province of Korea until the country's division in 1945, then became part of South Korea... |
3–0 | F Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
Lau Ka Shing Lau Ka Shing Lau Ka Shing is a professional footballer who plays for Happy Valley. He previously played in the Hong Kong First Division League for Fourway Rangers. His position is Forward.-References:... Yu Ho Pong Yu Ho Pong Yu Ho Pong is a Hong Kong association football player who plays for Sun Hei SC at the position of striker.- Club :Pong first joined Eastern Football Team, back in 2008 as an Attacker for the squad. He quickly worked his way to a starting position on the first team and followed it up with a first... Chan Ka Chun Chan Ka Chun Chan Ka Chun is a Hong Kong football player playing for Hong Kong First Division League side Tai Chung. His usual position is central defender. Before the start of the 2007-08 season, he was sent to Japan together with Lai Man Fei for overseas training with the U-19 team of Yokohama F. Marinos,... |
HKFA (in Chinese) |
| 24 June 2008 | Hangzhou Hangzhou Hangzhou , formerly transliterated as Hangchow, is the capital and largest city of Zhejiang Province in Eastern China. Governed as a sub-provincial city, and as of 2010, its entire administrative division or prefecture had a registered population of 8.7 million people... (N) |
 Hangzhou SanchaoHangzhou Sanchao Hangzhou Sanchao F.C. is a Chinese football club based in Hangzhou, China. This club is U-19 team of Zhejiang Lücheng.-External links:*... |
0–5 | F Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
HKFA (in Chinese) |
1 Hong Kong's score comes first.
Honours
| Competition | Winner | Details | Match Report |
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| First Division Hong Kong First Division League Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:... |
South China | First Division 2007–08 Hong Kong First Division League 2007-08 The 2007–08 Hong Kong First Division League season is the 96th since its establishment. The first match was played on 2 September 2007 with South China lost to Kitchee 1–2.In this season, the First Division League was composed by 10 teams... |
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| Senior Shield Hong Kong Senior Shield Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield is the oldest football knockout inter-club competition in Asia. Usually only the teams in First Division would enter into the competition... |
Eastern Eastern AA Eastern Athletic Association is a football club and now plays in Hong Kong Third Division "A" League. It was a very successful team especially in the 1990s and was given the name 'Eastern Dynasty'. Eastern had originally competed in Second Division League during 2006/07 season and demoted to Third... |
Senior Shield 2007–08 Hong Kong Senior Shield 2007-08 The Hong Kong Senior Shield 2007–08, also known as the 2007–08 HKFA Choi Fung Hong Senior Shield, is the 106th staging of the Hong Kong's oldest football knockout competition.... |
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| FA Cup Hong Kong FA Cup Hong Kong FA Cup is a knockout cup competition in Hong Kong football, run by and named after The Hong Kong Football Association. The first edition of the competition was held in 1975, before then the cup was known as the Golden Jubilee Cup. The current season is the 33rd edition of the event... |
Citizen | FA Cup 2007–08 Hong Kong FA Cup 2007-08 Hong Kong FA Cup 2007–08, officially known as 2007/2008 HKFA Lanwa International FA Cup due to sponsorship from LANWA Group Company Limited , is the 34th staging of the Hong Kong FA Cup.... |
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| League Cup Hong Kong League Cup The Hong Kong League Cup is an annual football competition contested by clubs in the Hong Kong First Division League. The cup was relaunched for the 2010-11 season after being discontinued in the 2009-10 season.-Format:... |
South China | League Cup 2007–08 Hong Kong League Cup 2007-08 The Hong Kong League Cup 2007–08 is the 8th staging of the Hong Kong League Cup.The competition started on 19 January 2008 with 10 Hong Kong First Division clubs and concluded on 22 March 2008 with South China beat Kitchee by 4-2 in the final... |
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| Second Division Hong Kong Second Division League Hong Kong Second Division League is the second level of football league in Hong Kong, founded in 1909. The top two teams are promoted to the Hong Kong First Division League.-Competition format:... |
Mutual Mutual FC Pontic is a Hong Kong association football team. In 2010, the club was renamed from Mutual FC to Pontic Football Team. Pontic won promotion to the 2011-12 Hong Kong First Division League but was unable to raise enough sponsorship to take part... |
Second Division 2007–08 | |
| Third 'A' Division Hong Kong Third A Division League Hong Kong Third 'A' Division League is a division of the Hong Kong Football Association in Hong Kong. Along with Hong Kong Third 'District' Division League, it is the third overall tier of the Hong Kong football league system.... |
Wing Yee | ||
| Third 'District' Division Hong Kong Third District Division League Hong Kong Third 'District' Division League is a division of the Hong Kong Football Association in Hong Kong. Along with Hong Kong Third 'A' Division League, it is the third overall tier of the Hong Kong football league system.... |
Shatin Shatin SA Shatin Sports Association is a sport club based in Sha Tin District of Hong Kong. Its football team is now in the Hong Kong Second Division League and played in the Hong Kong First Division League in the 2009-10 season... |
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AFC Cup 2007
- Happy Valley - group stage
- Xiangxue Sun Hei / Convoy Sun Hei - quarter-final
AFC Cup 2008
- KitcheeKitcheeKitchee Sports Club is a Hong Kong sports club best known for its footballing exploits. The club was founded in 1931 and currently plays in Hong Kong First Division League....
- group stage - South China - group stage
Hong Kong Footballer Awards (Best XI)
| Position | Nationality | Name | Club |
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Luciano | Eastern Eastern AA Eastern Athletic Association is a football club and now plays in Hong Kong Third Division "A" League. It was a very successful team especially in the 1990s and was given the name 'Eastern Dynasty'. Eastern had originally competed in Second Division League during 2006/07 season and demoted to Third... |
| DF |  |
Cristiano Cordeiro Cristiano Cordeiro Cristiano Preigchadt Cordeiro , also known as Cris is a naturalised Hong Kong professional association football player. He is a defender in Sun Hei and the Hong Kong football team... |
Convoy Sun Hei |
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Festus Baise Festus Baise Festus Baise is a Nigerian professional football player. Baise plays as a centre back and is currently playing for Citizen.-Club: Citizen AA*Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield**Winner2010-11-Personal:*Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield... |
Citizen |
| DF | |
Lee Chi Ho Lee Chi Ho Lee Chi Ho is a Hong Kong professional football player playing for Hong Kong First Division League team South China. His usual position isright defender and he sometimes plays as a central defender as well.... |
South China |
| MF | |
Edgar Aldrighi Júnior Edgar Aldrighi Júnior Edgar Aldrighi Júnior , also known as Dega, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Hong Kong First Division club South China, as a defensive midfielder, and also assistant coach.-Club career:... |
Wofoo Tai Po |
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Goran Stankovski Goran Stankovski Goran Stankovski is a Macedonian football striker who plays for FC Dacia Chişinău in the Moldova Moldovan National Division.- External links :* * * at HKFA.com at Antwerpsupporter.be... |
Kitchee Kitchee Kitchee Sports Club is a Hong Kong sports club best known for its footballing exploits. The club was founded in 1931 and currently plays in Hong Kong First Division League.... |
| MF | |
Li Haiqiang Li Haiqiang Li Haiqiang is a Hong Kong professional association football player, playing for Hong Kong First Division League club South China where he is currently the captain of the team... |
South China |
| FW | |
Detinho Detinho José Wellington Bento dos Santos, commonly known as Detinho , is a Brazilian football player who is playing for the Hong Kong First Division League club Citizen.-Football career:... |
South China |
| FW | |
Giovane Giovane Alves da Silva Giovane Alves da Silva |Santa Catarina]], Brazil), commonly known as Giovane, is a Brazilian footballer, who plays as a striker for South China.-Club career:As of October 31, 2010-External links:* at convoysunhei.hk at Atleticoha.com.br... |
Convoy Sun Hei |
| FW | |
Rodrigo Rodrigo Andreis Galvão Rodrigo Andreis Galvão , also known as Rodrigo, is a Brazilian footballer, who is currently playing for Tarxien Rainbows F.C. Rodrigo has a high profile with previous experience in big clubs in Brazil. In 2007–2008, he was named as the Top Scorer of the Hong Kong Top Professional League, scoring 18... |
Eastern Eastern AA Eastern Athletic Association is a football club and now plays in Hong Kong Third Division "A" League. It was a very successful team especially in the 1990s and was given the name 'Eastern Dynasty'. Eastern had originally competed in Second Division League during 2006/07 season and demoted to Third... |
| FW | |
Wang Xuanhong Wang Xuanhong Wang Xuanhong is a Chinese footballer who currently plays for Dalian Shide.-Club career:Wang Xuanhong was loaned out to Citizen at the beginning of the 2007/08 Hong Kong First Division League season. His loan period at Citizen was to prove extremely productive when he scored ten league goals for... |
Citizen |
Best Youth Player
Kwok Kin PongKwok Kin Pong
Kwok Kin Pong is a Hong Kong professional footballer playing for Hong Kong First Division League side South China. He can play as a midfielder or forward. As he resembles Hong Kong artist and singer Edison Chen, he was given the nickname 'Edison'....
(South China) Lo Chun Kit
Lo Chun Kit
Lo Chun Kit is a Hong Kong professional football player playing for Hong Kong First Division League team Tai Chung. His position is right-back.-Career statistics:As at 20 September 2008-External links:* , 20. 盧俊傑 -Accolades:...
(Eastern
Eastern AA
Eastern Athletic Association is a football club and now plays in Hong Kong Third Division "A" League. It was a very successful team especially in the 1990s and was given the name 'Eastern Dynasty'. Eastern had originally competed in Second Division League during 2006/07 season and demoted to Third...
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Mission Hills Cup
The Citizen Athletic Association 60th Anniversary Invitation Football Match
Citizen organized an exhibition competition on 22 August 2007 for celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the club. It featured two matches including the host Citizen against Guangdong, and another Hong KongHong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
team South China versus J. League
J. League
The or is the top division of and is the top professional association football league in Japan. It is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football and the only league given top class 'A' ranking by the AFC. Currently, J. League Division 1 is the first level of the Japanese...
team Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe
is a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team is located in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. The home stadium is Kobe Wing Stadium, in Hyōgo-ku, though some home matches are played at Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium in Suma-ku.-History:The club was...
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- Citizen vs Guangdong
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- South China vs Vissel Kobe
LA Galaxy HK Invitation Football Match
CASH 10th Anniversary Soccer Day
- Pok Oi HospitalPok Oi HospitalPok Oi Hospital is a major hospital in Hong Kong, serving the northwest New Territories. Located in Au Tau in Yuen Long, it was founded by residents in 1919 when Yuen Long was a still rural town...
Charity Cup
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- CASH 10th Anniversary Cup