Hong Kong national football team
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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
.
The team had been representing Hong Kong in international football events before 1997 when Hong Kong was a colony of the United Kingdom. It continues to represent Hong Kong even after Hong Kong was handed over
to the People's Republic of China by the United Kingdom and became a special administrative region
of the People's Republic of China in 1997. This team is a separate team from the national team
of the People's Republic of China
, as the Basic Law
and the principle of "One country, two systems
" allows Hong Kong to maintain its own representative teams in international sports competitions.
in 1949, against South Korea. Its first victory came in 1953, a 4-0 win against South Korea.
Hong Kong qualified for three of the first four editions of the Asian Cup, including a third place finish in 1956 as hosts.
Hong Kong has never qualified for the World Cup. However, its most celebrated victory happened during 1986 World Cup qualifying. On 19 May 1985, in Beijing, Hong Kong faced China
in the final match of the first qualifying round, where Hong Kong needed a win to advance while China needed only a draw. Hong Kong, led by coach Kwok Ka Ming
, produced a 2-1 upset win
, with goals from Cheung Chi Tak
and Ku Kam Fai
, thereby winning the group and advancing to the knockout stage, where it subsequently lost to Japan
.
On 9 February 2005, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of both the Association and the Brazilian Football Confederation
, Hong Kong hosted 2002 World Cup champions Brazil
in a friendly match, with Lee Sze Ming
scoring the only goal for Hong Kong, although Brazil won 7-1.
The year 2009 could be a turning point in the diminishing football standards of Hong Kong. On the 12th of December, Hong Kong defeated Japan and took their first East Asian Games football
gold medal in the first major competition Hong Kong football team have won. This unexpected and surprising result, raised the belief that the Hong Kong football team could perform for football lovers in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong football team also won the 2010 Long Teng Cup
and 2011 Long Teng Cup
, where they are also hosting an annual international tournament known as the Carlsberg Cup
as part of the festivities to usher in the Chinese New Year.
Hong Kong also uses the Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground
in Chai Wan
and the Mong Kok Stadium
in Mong Kok
.
† Excluding 1998 onwards
.
Last updated: Malaysia
, 2–0 Hong Kong, 9 February 2011. Statistics include international matches only.
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...
in international association football events such as the FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
, AFC Asian Cup
AFC Asian Cup
The AFC Asian Cup is an international association football tournament run by the Asian Football Confederation . It is the second oldest continental football championship in the world after Copa América. The winning team becomes the champion of Asia and automatically qualifies for the FIFA...
and East Asian Football Championship. The team is represented by the Hong Kong Football Association
Hong Kong Football Association
The Hong Kong Football Association , often abbreviated to the HKFA, is the governing body of association football in Hong Kong. Its current chairman is Brian Leung Hung-Tak and its general secretary is Vincent Yuen Mun-Chuen.- History :...
.
The team had been representing Hong Kong in international football events before 1997 when Hong Kong was a colony of the United Kingdom. It continues to represent Hong Kong even after Hong Kong was handed over
Transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong
The transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China, referred to as ‘the Return’ or ‘the Reunification’ by the Chinese and ‘the Handover’ by others, took place on 1 July 1997...
to the People's Republic of China by the United Kingdom and became a special administrative region
Special administrative region (People's Republic of China)
A special administrative region is a provincial-level administrative division of the People's Republic of China, for which creation is provided by Article 31 of the 1982 Constitution of the People's Republic of China Article 31 reads "The state may establish special administrative regions when...
of the People's Republic of China in 1997. This team is a separate team from the national team
China national football team
The China PR national football team is the national association football team of the People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association...
of the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
, as the Basic Law
Hong Kong Basic Law
The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, or simply Hong Kong Basic Law, serves as the constitutional document of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China...
and the principle of "One country, two systems
One country, two systems
"One country, two systems" is an idea originally proposed by Deng Xiaoping, then Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China , for the reunification of China during the early 1980s...
" allows Hong Kong to maintain its own representative teams in international sports competitions.
History
Hong Kong played its first international match after World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
in 1949, against South Korea. Its first victory came in 1953, a 4-0 win against South Korea.
Hong Kong qualified for three of the first four editions of the Asian Cup, including a third place finish in 1956 as hosts.
Hong Kong has never qualified for the World Cup. However, its most celebrated victory happened during 1986 World Cup qualifying. On 19 May 1985, in Beijing, Hong Kong faced China
China national football team
The China PR national football team is the national association football team of the People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association...
in the final match of the first qualifying round, where Hong Kong needed a win to advance while China needed only a draw. Hong Kong, led by coach Kwok Ka Ming
Kwok Ka Ming
Kwok Ka Ming MBE, JP is a famous soccer expert from Hong Kong.-Early life:Kwok graduated from St. Francis Xavier's College where he played in the school basketball and table tennis team. He joined the Hong Kong Football Association junior training course in 1965. Kwok Ka Ming joined Hong Kong...
, produced a 2-1 upset win
China v Hong Kong (1985)
-Result:Hong Kong qualifies for the next round after the dramatic upset victory where they would fall to the Japan national football team 5 – 1 in a two legged home and away matchup....
, with goals from Cheung Chi Tak
Cheung Chi Tak
Cheung Chi Tak is a former Hong Kong football player. His nickname was "Little Ghost" .-Early career:He made his professional debut in 1977 with Hong Kong Rangers FC. When his club went down to 2nd division in 1978, he moved to Caroline Hill.-Club career:In 1981 he moved to Eastern AA and then to...
and Ku Kam Fai
Ku Kam Fai
Ku Kam Fai is a former Hong Kong professional footballer and he is now one of the assistant coaches of South China. His nickname is Muk Tsui Fai ....
, thereby winning the group and advancing to the knockout stage, where it subsequently lost to Japan
Japan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
.
On 9 February 2005, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of both the Association and the Brazilian Football Confederation
Brazilian Football Confederation
The Brazilian Football Confederation is the governing body of football in Brazil. It was founded on June 8, 1914, as Confederação Brasileira de Desportos , meaning Brazilian Sports Confederation. Its first president was Álvaro Zamith. It organizes the Brazilian national competitions, like...
, Hong Kong hosted 2002 World Cup champions Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
in a friendly match, with Lee Sze Ming
Lee Sze Ming
Lee Sze Ming is a Hong Kong football player who currently plays for Advance Double Flower. He can play in varies of positions , mostly as a forward and right wing. He scored for Hong Kong against Brazil in the 2005 Carlsberg Cup....
scoring the only goal for Hong Kong, although Brazil won 7-1.
The year 2009 could be a turning point in the diminishing football standards of Hong Kong. On the 12th of December, Hong Kong defeated Japan and took their first East Asian Games football
Football at the 2009 East Asian Games
-Group B:---------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Bronze medal match:-Gold medal match:-Medalists:-External links:* * *...
gold medal in the first major competition Hong Kong football team have won. This unexpected and surprising result, raised the belief that the Hong Kong football team could perform for football lovers in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong football team also won the 2010 Long Teng Cup
2010 Long Teng Cup
The 2010 Long Teng Cup is an international football competition held in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei from 8 October 2010 to 12 October 2010.The edition featured three senior national teams and Hong Kong national under-23 football team which was preparing for the 2010 Asian Games.- Round robin...
and 2011 Long Teng Cup
2011 Long Teng Cup
The 2011 Long Teng Cup was the 2nd staging of the Long Teng Cup, an international football competition held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The tournament took place from 30 September to 4 October 2011.-Competing teams:...
Stadium
Hong Kong plays its home matches at the Hong Kong StadiumHong 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...
, where they are also hosting an annual international tournament known as the Carlsberg Cup
Carlsberg Cup
The Lunar New Year Cup, also known as the Carlsberg Challenge or the Carlsberg Cup before, is an annual football tournament organised in Hong Kong by the Hong Kong Football Association, established on 1948. It is usually held on the first and the fourth day of the Chinese New Year as a part of...
as part of the festivities to usher in the Chinese New Year.
Hong Kong also uses the Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground
Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground
Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground is a multi-purpose stadium in Hong Kong. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It occupies about 43,000 meter square and its construction costed over $230 million...
in Chai Wan
Chai Wan
Chai Wan , formerly mistakenly known as Sai Wan , lies at the east end of the urban area of Hong Kong Island next to Shau Kei Wan. The area is administratively part of the Eastern District, and is a mosaic of industrial and residential areas...
and the Mong Kok Stadium
Mong Kok Stadium
Mong Kok Stadium is a stadium on Flower Market Road, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong. With capacity of 8,500, the venue hosts Hong Kong First Division League matches, a football league in Hong Kong...
in Mong Kok
Mong Kok
Mong Kok , less often known as Argyle , is an area in the Yau Tsim Mong District on Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong...
.
Competition history
- See comprehensive article: Hong Kong national football team - record in qualifying and major tournamentsHong Kong national football team - record in qualifying and major tournamentsThis page covers the record of the Hong Kong national football team in the FIFA World Cup and the Asian Cup.In the "Results" section, home results are written before away results...
- Denotes draws includes knockout matches decided on penalty kicksPenalty shootout (football)A penalty shoot-out, referred to as kicks from the penalty mark in the Laws of the Game, is the FIFA official term for a method used in association football to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament following a tied game...
.
Asian Games record
- Since 2002Football at the 2002 Asian GamesFootball at the 2002 Asian Games was held in Busan, South Korea from September 27 to October 13, 2002.Age limit for the men teams is under-23, same as the age limit in football competitions in Olympic Games, while three overage players are allowed among each squad.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Group...
, see Hong Kong national under-23 football teamHong Kong national under-23 football teamHong 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...
Asian Games Football at the Asian GamesMen's Association football is an Asian Games sport since the 1951 edition. Women's football competition began in 1990.Since the 2002 Asian Games, age limit for men teams is under-23 plus up to three over aged players for each squad, same as the age limit in football competitions at the Summer...
RecordHosts / Year Result Position 
1951Football at the 1951 Asian GamesFootball at the 1951 Asian Games was held in New Delhi, India from March 5 to March 11, 1951.In this tournament, 6 teams played in the men's competition. The games lasted only 60 minutes.-Medal table:-Medalists:- Results :-Quarterfinals:----...Did not enter 
1954Football at the 1954 Asian GamesFootball at the 1954 Asian Games was held in Manila, Philippines from May 1 to May 8, 1954. All matches took place at the Rizal Memorial stadium, and were of 80 minutes duration.- Group A :--------- Group B :--------- Group C :----...First round 5 2 1 1 0 7 5 
1958Football at the 1958 Asian GamesFootball at the 1958 Asian Games was held in Tokyo, Japan from May 24 to June 1, 1958.- Group A :------------- Group B :--------- Group C :--------- Group D :------------- Quarter-finals :------------...Quarter-finals 7 3 1 2 0 8 6 1962 Football at the 1962 Asian GamesFootball at the 1962 Asian Games was held in Jakarta, Indonesia from August 24 to September 4, 1962.- Group A :--------------------- Group B :...
to 1986Football at the 1986 Asian GamesFootball at the 1986 Asian Games was held in Seoul, South Korea from September 20 to October 5, 1986.-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Knockout stages:-References:*...Did not enter 
1990Football at the 1990 Asian GamesFootball at the 1990 Asian Games was held in Beijing, China from September 23 to October 6, 1990.-Medal winners:-Medal table:-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Knockout stages:-Women:...First round 9 3 1 0 2 3 4 1994Football at the 1994 Asian GamesFootball at the 1994 Asian Games was held in Hiroshima, Japan from October 1 to October 17, 1994.The women's tournament doubled the Asian qualification of 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup, where China PR and Japan qualified.-Medal winners:-Medal table:...First round 12 4 1 0 3 6 8 
1998Football at the 1998 Asian GamesFootball at the 1998 Asian Games was held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 30 to December 19, 1998.-Medal winners:-Medal table:-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Group E: withdrew.-Group F:-Group G:...First round 22 2 0 0 2 0 11 Total† 1 Quarter-finals 14 4 3 7 24 34
† Excluding 1998 onwards
| Asian Games History | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Score | Result |
| 1954 Football at the 1954 Asian Games Football at the 1954 Asian Games was held in Manila, Philippines from May 1 to May 8, 1954. All matches took place at the Rizal Memorial stadium, and were of 80 minutes duration.- Group A :--------- Group B :--------- Group C :----... |
First round | 3 – 3 | Draw |
| First round | 4 – 2 | Win | |
| 1958 Football at the 1958 Asian Games Football at the 1958 Asian Games was held in Tokyo, Japan from May 24 to June 1, 1958.- Group A :------------- Group B :--------- Group C :--------- Group D :------------- Quarter-finals :------------... |
First round | 4 – 1 | Win |
| First round | 2 – 0 | Win | |
| Quarter-final | 2 – 5 | Loss | |
| 1990 Football at the 1990 Asian Games Football at the 1990 Asian Games was held in Beijing, China from September 23 to October 6, 1990.-Medal winners:-Medal table:-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Knockout stages:-Women:... |
First round | 1 – 2 | Loss |
| First round | 0 – 2 | Loss | |
| First round | 2 – 0 | Win | |
| 1994 Football at the 1994 Asian Games Football at the 1994 Asian Games was held in Hiroshima, Japan from October 1 to October 17, 1994.The women's tournament doubled the Asian qualification of 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup, where China PR and Japan qualified.-Medal winners:-Medal table:... |
First round | 3 – 4 | Loss |
| First round | 2 – 1 | Win | |
| First round | 0 – 1 | Loss | |
| First round | 1 – 2 | Loss | |
| 1998 Football at the 1998 Asian Games Football at the 1998 Asian Games was held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 30 to December 19, 1998.-Medal winners:-Medal table:-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Group E: withdrew.-Group F:-Group G:... |
First round | 0 – 6 | Loss |
| First round | 0 – 5 | Loss | |
FIFA World Cup record
| FIFA World Cup FIFA World Cup The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body... Finals Record |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosts / Year | Result | Position | ||||||||||||
| 1930 1930 FIFA World Cup The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930... to 1970 1970 FIFA World Cup The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by... |
Did Not Enter | |||||||||||||
 19741974 FIFA World Cup The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded... |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |||||||||
 19781978 FIFA World Cup The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth... |
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| 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 31 | |||||||||
 19821982 FIFA World Cup The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:... |
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| 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||||||||
 19861986 FIFA World Cup The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially... |
Did Not Qualify | |||||||||||||
| 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 7 | |||||||||
 19901990 FIFA World Cup The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated... |
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| 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | |||||||||
 19941994 FIFA World Cup The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988... |
Did Not Qualify | |||||||||||||
| 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 19 | |||||||||
 19981998 FIFA World Cup The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final... |
Did Not Qualify | |||||||||||||
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | |||||||||
 20022002 FIFA World Cup The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0... |
Did Not Qualify | |||||||||||||
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | |||||||||
 20062006 FIFA World Cup The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six... |
Did Not Qualify | |||||||||||||
| 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 15 | |||||||||
 20102010 FIFA World Cup The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010... |
Did Not Qualify | |||||||||||||
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | |||||||||
 20142014 FIFA World Cup The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014.... |
Did Not Qualify | |||||||||||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | |||||||||
 20182018 FIFA World Cup The bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups was the process by which the locations for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups were selected. The process began officially in March 2009; eleven bids from thirteen countries were received, including one which was withdrawn and one that was... |
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 20222022 FIFA World Cup The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the 22nd FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that is scheduled to take place in 2022 in Qatar. The competition is scheduled to take place in June and July, although proposals have been made for a winter season. The tournament will involve... |
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| Total | ||||||||||||||
| Did Not Qualify | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 19 | 12 | 33 | 78 | 123 | ||
AFC Asian Cup record
| AFC Asian Cup AFC Asian Cup The AFC Asian Cup is an international association football tournament run by the Asian Football Confederation . It is the second oldest continental football championship in the world after Copa América. The winning team becomes the champion of Asia and automatically qualifies for the FIFA... Finals Record |
Qualifications Record | |||||||||||||
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| Hosts / Year | Result | Position | ||||||||||||
 19561956 AFC Asian Cup The 1956 AFC Asian Cup was the inaugural tournament of the AFC Asian Cup. The final tournament was held in Hong Kong from 1 September to 15 September 1956... |
Third Place | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | ||||||
| 1960 1960 AFC Asian Cup The 1960 AFC Asian Cup was the second edition of the tournament. The finals were hosted by South Korea from October 14 to October 23, 1960. The final tournament was organised on a round robin basis, and host country South Korea won with a perfect record of three wins.- Venues :- Qualification... |
Did Not Qualify | |||||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 7 | |||||||||
 19641964 AFC Asian Cup The 1964 AFC Asian Cup was the third AFC Asian Cup football tournament. The finals were held in Israel from May 26 to June 3, 1964.The tournament used a round-robin system, and host nation Israel won the title with a perfect record of three wins.-Venues:... |
Fourth Place | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 7 |
 19681968 AFC Asian Cup The 1968 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Iran between May 10 and May 19. It was organized on a round robin basis, with the home team Iran winning with a perfect record of four wins.- Qualification :... |
Fifth Place | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| 1972 1972 AFC Asian Cup -Semi-finals:----- Third place play-off :-Final:-External links:**... |
Did Not Qualify | |||||||||||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||
| 1976 1976 AFC Asian Cup -Group B:---------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place play-off:-Final:-Goalscorers:3 goals: Gholam Hossein Mazloumi Nasser Nouraei Fathi Kamel2 goals: Alireza Azizi Alireza Khorshidi Hassan Roshan... |
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| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||
 19801980 AFC Asian Cup The 1980 AFC Asian Cup was the seventh edition of the Asian Nations Cup, the football championship of Asia . It was hosted by Kuwait between September 15 and 30. The field of ten teams was split into two groups of five. Kuwait won their first championship, beating Korea Republic in the final 3-0.... |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | |||||||||
 19841984 AFC Asian Cup The 1984 AFC Asian Cup was the eighth edition of the Asian Nations Cup, the football championship of Asia . It was hosted by Singapore between December 1 and December 16. The field of ten teams was split into two groups of five... |
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| 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 1988 1988 AFC Asian Cup The Asian Football Confederation's 1988 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Qatar between December 2 and December 18. Saudi Arabia defeated Republic of Korea in the final match in Doha.-Qualification:... |
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| 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | |||||||||
| 1992 1992 AFC Asian Cup The Asian Football Confederation's 1992 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan between October 29 and November 8. The host nation, Japan, defeated the defending champion Saudi Arabia in the final in Hiroshima.-Stadiums:... |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
 19961996 AFC Asian Cup The Asian Football Confederation's 1996 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in the United Arab Emirates between December 4 and December 21. Saudi Arabia defeated host nation U.A.E. in the final match in Abu Dhabi.-Qualification:... |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 3 | |||||||||
 20002000 AFC Asian Cup The Asian Football Confederation's 2000 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Lebanon between October 12 and October 29. Japan defeated defending champion Saudi Arabia in the final match in Beirut.-Qualification:... |
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| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2004 2004 AFC Asian Cup The 2004 AFC Asian Cup football competition is the thirteenth staging of AFC Asian Cup. It was held from July 17 to August 7, 2004 in China. The defending champions Japan defeated China in the final in Beijing.... |
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| 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | |||||||||
   20072007 AFC Asian Cup The Asian Football Confederation's 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals were held from July 7 to July 29, 2007. For the first time in its history, the competition was co-hosted by four nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tournament was won by first-time champions Iraq, who defeated Saudi... |
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| 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||||||||
| 2011 2011 AFC Asian Cup The 2011 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Qatar on 7–29 January 2011. It was the fifteenth time the tournament has been held, and the second time it has been hosted by Qatar, the other being the 1988 AFC Asian Cup... |
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| 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 18 | |||||||||
 20152015 AFC Asian Cup The 2015 AFC Asian Cup will be the 16th edition of the AFC Asian Cup. The finals will be hosted by Australia and held from the 4 to 26 January 2015.-Host selection:... |
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| Total | ||||||||||||||
| 1 Third Place | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 56 | 18 | 15 | 25 | 84 | 85 | ||
| AFC Asian Cup History | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Score | Result |
| 1956 1956 AFC Asian Cup The 1956 AFC Asian Cup was the inaugural tournament of the AFC Asian Cup. The final tournament was held in Hong Kong from 1 September to 15 September 1956... |
Finals | 2 – 3 | Loss |
| Finals | 2 – 2 | Draw | |
| Finals | 2 – 2 | Draw | |
| 1964 1964 AFC Asian Cup The 1964 AFC Asian Cup was the third AFC Asian Cup football tournament. The finals were held in Israel from May 26 to June 3, 1964.The tournament used a round-robin system, and host nation Israel won the title with a perfect record of three wins.-Venues:... |
Finals | 0 – 1 | Loss |
| Finals | 0 – 1 | Loss | |
| Finals | 1 – 3 | Draw | |
| 1968 1968 AFC Asian Cup The 1968 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Iran between May 10 and May 19. It was organized on a round robin basis, with the home team Iran winning with a perfect record of four wins.- Qualification :... |
Finals | 0 – 2 | Loss |
| Finals | 1 – 6 | Loss | |
| Finals | 1 – 1 | Draw | |
| Finals | 0 – 2 | Loss | |
East Asian Football Championship record
| East Asian Football Championship Finals Record | Qualifications Record | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosts / Year | Result | Position | ||||||||||||
| 1990 1990 Dynasty Cup The 1990 Dynasty Cup was a football competition for the top four teams of East Asia. The second edition of the Dynasty Cup was held from 27 July 1990 to 3 August 1990 in China. The competition was won by South Korea.-Group stage:---------Final:... to 1992 1992 Dynasty Cup The 1992 Dynasty Cup was a football competition for the top four teams of East Asia. The second edition of the Dynasty Cup was held from 22 to 29 August 1992 in China. The competition was won by Japan.-Group stage:---------Final:... |
Did Not Enter | |||||||||||||
 1995 |
Third Place | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||||||
| 1998 |
Fourth Place | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | ||||||
| 2003 |
Fourth Place | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| 2005 |
Did Not Qualify | |||||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2008 |
Did Not Qualify | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2010 |
Fourth Place | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 |
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| 2015 |
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| Total | ||||||||||||||
| 1 Third Place | 10 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 26 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 84 | 5 | ||
| East Asian Football Championship History | |||
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| Year | Round | Score | Result |
| 1995 1995 Dynasty Cup -Third place match:-Final:-Awards:-External links:*... |
Group Stage | 0 – 3 | Loss |
| Group Stage | 0 – 0 | Draw | |
| Group Stage | 2 – 3 | Loss | |
| Third Place Match | 4 – 2 | Win | |
| 1998 | Finals | 0 – 1 | Loss |
| Finals | 1 – 5 | Loss | |
| Finals | 0 – 1 | Loss | |
| 2003 | Finals | 1 – 3 | Loss |
| Finals | 0 – 1 | Loss | |
| Finals | 1 – 3 | Loss | |
| 2010 | Finals | 0 – 5 | Loss |
| Finals | 0 – 3 | Loss | |
| Finals | 0 – 2 | Loss | |
Minor tournaments
| Minor tournaments record | ||||||||
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| Hosts / Year | Result | Position | ||||||
 1957 Merdeka Tournament1957 Merdeka Tournament First Round Replay-Second round:The winning teams from the first round played a series of matches against one another. The team finishing top of the group was the tournament winner. -Consolation Tournament:... |
Winner | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 7 |
| 1958 Merdeka Tournament |
Runners-up | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7 |
| 1959 Merdeka Tournament |
Fourth Place | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
| 1960 Merdeka Tournament |
First Round | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 9 |
| 1961 Merdeka Tournament |
First Round | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| 1965 Merdeka Tournament |
Seventh Place | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9 |
| 1966 Merdeka Tournament |
First Round | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 1967 Merdeka Tournament |
Sixth Place | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 18 |
| 1967 Independence Anniversary Tournament |
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| 1970 Jakarta Cup |
Unknown | |||||||
| 1970 Merdeka Tournament |
Fourth Place | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 14 |
| 1971 Merdeka Tournament 1971 Merdeka Tournament - Group A :- Group B :----------------- Eleventh place :- Ninth place :- Seventh place :- Fifth place :- Semi-finals :- Third place :- Final :- References :... |
Eighth Place | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 14 |
| 1972 Merdeka Tournament 1972 Merdeka Tournament The 1972 Merdeka Tournament was held from 12 July to 29 July 1972 in Malaysia. Twelve teams from 11 nations participated.- Group A :------------------------- Group B :----------------------------... |
Sixth Place | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
| 1974 Merdeka Tournament |
Third Place | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 1975 Merdeka Tournament |
Fifth Place | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 13 |
| 1977 Beijing Invited Tournament |
Runners-up | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 1983 Great Wall Cup |
Eighth Place | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
 1992 Colombo Cup |
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 2006 Carlsberg Cup2006 Carlsberg Cup The 2006 Carlsberg Cup was a football tournament held in Hong Kong over the first and fourth day of the Chinese New Year holiday .-=Head coach: Zlatko Kranjčar:=Head coach: Morten Olsen... |
Fourth Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
 2011 Long Teng Cup2011 Long Teng Cup The 2011 Long Teng Cup was the 2nd staging of the Long Teng Cup, an international football competition held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The tournament took place from 30 September to 4 October 2011.-Competing teams:... |
Winner | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 4 |
| Total | ||||||||
| 2 Title | 80 | 30 | 16 | 35 | 137 | 148 | ||
Coaching staff
| General Manager | Brian Leung |
| Steven Lo Steven Lo Steven Lo Kit-Sing is a Hong Kong and Macanese businessman active in the entertainment world.Born in Hong Kong, Steven Lo had his upbringing and education in Macau. After graduation from high school, he worked in the banking industry and then started up a European cars dealership business... |
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| Head Coach | Liu Chun Fai Liu Chun Fai Liu Chun Fai is a former Hong Kong professional footballer and the assistant coaches of South China. He is regarded as one of the best Hong Kong goalkeepers in the 1980s... |
| Coach | Szeto Man Chun Szeto Man Chun Szeto Man Chun is a Hong Kong professional football midfielder playing for Hoi Fan.-National Team:He had played for Hong Kong Representative Team more than 8 years... |
| Chan Chi Hong Chan Chi Hong Chan Chi Hong is a Hong Kong professional football player playing for Hong Kong First Division League team South China. His usual position is left winger.... |
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| Goalkeeping coach | Fan Chun Yip Fan Chun Yip Fan Chun Yip , with the nickname "zyu1-zai2" , is a goalkeeper and goalkeeping coach for South China, was in the squad of the Hong Kong national football team as a captain, and now has been promoted to become a goalkeeping coach of the national team... |
| Physiotherapist | Yau Kai Ching |
Players
- As of 2 October 2011; after the match against Chinese TaipeiChinese Taipei national football teamThe Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national association football team of the Republic of China ....
Current squad
Squad for 2011 Long Teng Cup2011 Long Teng Cup
The 2011 Long Teng Cup was the 2nd staging of the Long Teng Cup, an international football competition held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The tournament took place from 30 September to 4 October 2011.-Competing teams:...
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| Name | Date of Birth (Age) | Club | Caps (Goals) | Debut | |
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| Yapp Hung Fai Yapp Hung Fai Yapp Hung Fai is a Hong Kong footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for South China in Hong Kong First Division League.-Biography:Yapp Hung Fai finished his studies at form 5 level. He scored 13 points in his HKCEE examination and was accepted by Queen's College Old Boys Association Secondary School... |
21 March 1990 (age 21) | South China |
10 (0) | v Japan Japan national football team The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan... , 11 February 2010 |
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| Tse Tak Him Tse Tak Him Tse Tak Him is a Hong Kong football player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for the Hong Kong First Division club Citizen and is a member of the Hong Kong Under-23 team.-Citizen:... |
10 February 1985 (age 26) | Citizen |
9 (0) | v Myanmar Myanmar national football team The Myanmar national football team is the national team of Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. It was known as the Burma national football team until 1989, when Burma was renamed Myanmar. It finished second in the 1968 Asian Cup. They have participated in the Summer... , 2 December 2004 |
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| Leung Hing Kit Leung Hing Kit Leung Hing Kit is a professional footballer who plays in the Hong Kong First Division League for Fourway Rangers. His position is Goalkeeper.-Club career:-Hong Kong U-23:-Hong Kong:-References:... |
22 October 1989 (age 22) | Fourway Rangers Fourway Athletics Biu Chun Rangers , formerly known as Fourway Athletics , is a football team formed in 2008, based in Hong Kong.-History:The team began as Fourway Athletics , it joined Hong Kong First Division League in 2008–09 season as a competition member of the Hong Kong Football Association.In... |
1 (0) | v Macau Macau national football team The Macau football team represents the Chinese special administrative region of Macau in international association football. The team is supervised by the Macau Football Association . The Macau football team has a ranking that is one of the lowest among the FIFA members... , 10 October 2010 |
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| Defenders | |||||
| Chan Wai Ho Chan Wai Ho Chan Wai Ho is a centre back currently playing for Fourway Rangers in the Hong Kong First Division. He plays for Hong Kong national football team since 2000, and was a member of the Hong Kong East Asian Games football team in 2009 who won the East Asian Games gold medal... |
24 April 1982 (age 29) | South China |
47 (4) | v United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates national football team The United Arab Emirates national football team represents United Arab Emirates in association football and is controlled by the United Arab Emirates Football Association, the governing body for football in United Arab Emirates... , 12 November 2000 |
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| 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.... |
16 November 1982 (age 29) | South China |
36 (0) | v Singapore Singapore national football team The Singapore national football team is the national association football team of Singapore. The team comes under the organization of the Football Association of Singapore... , 8 October 2000 |
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| Ng Wai Chiu Ng Wai Chiu Ng Wai Chiu is a Hong Kong professional football player cuurently playing for Hong Kong First Division League club South China. He has been capped for Hong Kong at various youth levels, including the Olympic U-23 team and is now a regular in senior 'A' internationals.-Early life:Ng Wai Chiu's... |
22 October 1981 (age 30) | South China |
19 (2) | v Korea Republic Korea Republic national football team The Korea Republic national football team represents Korea Republic in international football and is controlled by the Korea Football Association. Korea Republic is the most successful Asian football team in the history of the FIFA World Cup having participated in eight World Cup tournaments,... , 4 December 2003 |
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| Sham Kwok Fai Sham Kwok Fai Sham Kwok Fai is a Hong Kong international footballer currently playing for Citizen AA in Hong Kong First Division League.He is the elder brother of Sham Kwok Keung, who currently plays for Shatin.-Club: Happy Valley AA... |
30 May 1984 (age 27) | Citizen |
15 (0) | v Denmark Denmark national football team The Denmark national football team represents Denmark in association football and is controlled by the Danish Football Association , the governing body for the football clubs which are organized under DBU... , 29 January 2006 |
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| Wong Chin Hung Wong Chin Hung Wong Chi Hung is a Hong Kong professional football player playing for Hong Kong First Division League side South China. His usual position isleft defender. He was transferred to South China together with teammate Yip Chi Ho from Rangers in 2007.... |
2 March 1982 (age 29) | South China |
13 (3) | v Macau Macau national football team The Macau football team represents the Chinese special administrative region of Macau in international association football. The team is supervised by the Macau Football Association . The Macau football team has a ranking that is one of the lowest among the FIFA members... , 19 November 2008 |
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| Chak Ting Fung Chak Ting Fung Chak Ting Fung is a Hong Kong professional football player playing for Hong Kong First Division League team Fourway . His position is right back and left back.He is the best left back in the Hong Kong national football team.-Rangers FC:... |
27 November 1989 (age 22) | Fourway Rangers Fourway Athletics Biu Chun Rangers , formerly known as Fourway Athletics , is a football team formed in 2008, based in Hong Kong.-History:The team began as Fourway Athletics , it joined Hong Kong First Division League in 2008–09 season as a competition member of the Hong Kong Football Association.In... |
8 (0) | v Yemen Yemen national football team The Yemen national football team , is the national team of Yemen and is controlled by the Yemen Football Association.When the nation was split into North Yemen and South Yemen before 1990, two national teams existed. After unification, the Yemen national football team is considered the successor of... , 3 March 2010 |
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| Li Hang Wui Li Hang Wui Li Hang Wui is a Hong Kong footballer who plays as a defender for Sunray Cave JC Sun Hei. He was the captain of Hong Kong Olympic football team in 2007.-Under 23:As of 21 November 2009-Senior:-External links:* at HKFA.com... |
15 February 1985 (age 26) | Kitchee |
5 (0) | v India India national football team The Indian national football team is the national football team of India and is governed by the All India Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation. Since 1948, the AIFF has been affiliated with FIFA, the international governing body for football. In 1954, AIFF became... , 4 October 2010 |
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| Midfielders | |||||
| Leung Chun Pong Leung Chun Pong Leung Chun Pong is a Hong Kong professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for South China in the Hong Kong First Division League, after completing a move from Happy Valley in the summer of 2009.-Childhood:... |
1 October 1986 (age 25) | South China |
28 (1) | v Singapore Singapore national football team The Singapore national football team is the national association football team of Singapore. The team comes under the organization of the Football Association of Singapore... , 12 August 2006 |
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| 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... |
9 October 1984 (age 27) | Kitchee |
21 (6) | v Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei national football team The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national association football team of the Republic of China .... , 19 June 2007 |
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| Sham Kwok Keung Sham Kwok Keung Sham Kwok Keung is a Hong Kong international footballer that plays striker for Hong Kong and Citizen. On 17 August 2006, Sham scored two goals in a draw against Uzbekistan in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualifier .... |
5 June 1985 (age 26) | Citizen |
20 (4) | v Korea Republic Korea Republic national football team The Korea Republic national football team represents Korea Republic in international football and is controlled by the Korea Football Association. Korea Republic is the most successful Asian football team in the history of the FIFA World Cup having participated in eight World Cup tournaments,... , 4 December 2003 |
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| Lee Wai Lim Lee Wai Lim Lee Wai Lim is a Hong Kong football player, who currently plays as a forward for South China. He joined Tai Po FC in the 2003–04 season. He is the brother of TSW Pegasus player Lee Hong Lim.-Tai Po FC:... |
5 May 1981 (age 30) | South China |
18 (5) | v Macau Macau national football team The Macau football team represents the Chinese special administrative region of Macau in international association football. The team is supervised by the Macau Football Association . The Macau football team has a ranking that is one of the lowest among the FIFA members... , 19 November 2008 |
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| 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'.... |
30 March 1987 (age 24) | South China |
15 (1) | v Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei national football team The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national association football team of the Republic of China .... , 23 August 2009 |
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| Au Yeung Yiu Chung Au Yeung Yiu Chung Au Yeung Yiu Chung is a Hong Kong football player who currently plays for South China in Hong Kong First Division League. He is an attacking midfielder. He is renowned for his impressive dribbling skills and is being widely considered as the most talented local player in Hong Kong football at the... |
11 July 1989 (age 22) | South China |
12 (3) | v Macau Macau national football team The Macau football team represents the Chinese special administrative region of Macau in international association football. The team is supervised by the Macau Football Association . The Macau football team has a ranking that is one of the lowest among the FIFA members... , 19 November 2008 |
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| Lee Hong Lim Lee Hong Lim Lee Hong Lim is a Hong Kong midfield football player, who currently plays for Woofo Tai Po, which he joined in the 2003–04 season. He is the brother of fellow Hong Kong footballer, Lee Wai Lim.-Early age:... |
29 September 1983 (age 28) | TSW Pegasus |
12 (2) | v India India national football team The Indian national football team is the national football team of India and is governed by the All India Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation. Since 1948, the AIFF has been affiliated with FIFA, the international governing body for football. In 1954, AIFF became... , 14 January 2009 |
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| So Loi Keung So Loi Keung So Loi Keung is a football player currently playing for Kitchee SC. He plays either left midfielder or left back... |
27 October 1982 (age 29) | Citizen |
3 (0) | v Bahrain Bahrain national football team The Bahrain national football team is the national team of the Kingdom of Bahrain and is controlled by the Bahrain Football Association; it was founded in 1951 and joined FIFA in 1966. They have never reached the finals of the World Cup, but have twice come within one match of doing so... , 6 January 2010 |
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| Strikers | |||||
| 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... |
14 July 1985 (age 26) | South China |
39 (29) | v Singapore Singapore national football team The Singapore national football team is the national association football team of Singapore. The team comes under the organization of the Football Association of Singapore... , 30 November 2004 |
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| Cheng Lai Hin Cheng Lai Hin Cheng Lai Hin Michael , commonly known as Cheng Lai Hin , is a Hong Kong footballer who plays as a striker for South China.-Kitchee:Cheng Lai Hin signed for Kitchee when he was only 18.... |
31 March 1986 (age 25) | South China |
8 (1) | v Bahrain Bahrain national football team The Bahrain national football team is the national team of the Kingdom of Bahrain and is controlled by the Bahrain Football Association; it was founded in 1951 and joined FIFA in 1966. They have never reached the finals of the World Cup, but have twice come within one match of doing so... , 6 January 2010 |
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Recent callups
The following players have been called up for the team within the last 12 months.| Name | Date of Birth (Age) | Club | Caps (Goals) | Debut | Latest callup |
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| Goalkeepers | |||||
| Zhang Chunhui Zhang Chunhui Zhang Chunhui is a Hong Kong professional football player playing for Hong Kong First Division League team South China. He plays the position of goalkeeper and has established a solid first team position immediately after joining the club... |
13 March 1983 (age 28) | South China |
8 (0) | v India India national football team The Indian national football team is the national football team of India and is governed by the All India Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation. Since 1948, the AIFF has been affiliated with FIFA, the international governing body for football. In 1954, AIFF became... , 14 January 2009 |
v Guangdong Guangdong Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province... , 4 January 2011 |
| Wei Zhao Wei Zhao (footballer) Wei Zhao is a China-born Hong Kong footballer, who currently plays in the Goalkeeper position for Fourway of Hong Kong.. On 03.06.2011, Wei Zhao won his first cap for the Hong Kong Representative Team in an international friendly match against Malaysia National Team.-Notes and references:... |
29 August 1983 (age 28) | Fourway Rangers Fourway Athletics Biu Chun Rangers , formerly known as Fourway Athletics , is a football team formed in 2008, based in Hong Kong.-History:The team began as Fourway Athletics , it joined Hong Kong First Division League in 2008–09 season as a competition member of the Hong Kong Football Association.In... |
1 (0) | v Malaysia Malaysia national football team The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia... , 3 June 2011 |
v Philippines Philippines national football team The Philippines national football team is the national football team of the Philippines and represents the country in international football. The team is controlled by the Philippine Football Federation , the governing body of football in the Philippines.... , 30 September 2011 |
| Li Hon Ho Li Hon Ho Li Hon Ho , is a Hong Kong professional football player who plays as a goalkeeper for Hong Kong First Division League side Wofoo Tai Po.-Pegasus career:In 30 May 2010, Li joined the Pegasus since Yapp Hung Fai left the team.... |
14 July 1986 (age 25) | NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po |
1 (0) | v Macau Macau national football team The Macau football team represents the Chinese special administrative region of Macau in international association football. The team is supervised by the Macau Football Association . The Macau football team has a ranking that is one of the lowest among the FIFA members... , 19 November 2008 |
v Philippines Philippines national football team The Philippines national football team is the national football team of the Philippines and represents the country in international football. The team is controlled by the Philippine Football Federation , the governing body of football in the Philippines.... , 30 September 2011 |
| Defenders | |||||
| Man Pei Tak Man Pei Tak Man Pei Tak is a Hong Kong football player. He plays the defender position. He transferred to his current club South China from Rangers in summer 2006.He has signed a contract with Hong Kong entertainment giant Emperor Entertainment Group... |
16 February 1982 (age 29) | South China |
38 (1) | v Thailand Thailand national football team The Thailand national football team represents Thailand in international football competition and is governed by the Football Association of Thailand. The team has a history of success in Southeast Asian competition, with three ASEAN Football Championship titles and nine senior-level Southeast... , 10 November 2003 |
v Philippines Philippines national football team The Philippines national football team is the national football team of the Philippines and represents the country in international football. The team is controlled by the Philippine Football Federation , the governing body of football in the Philippines.... , 30 September 2011 |
| Gerard Ambassa Guy Gerard Ambassa Guy Gerard Ambassa Guy , nicknamed JJ, is a Cameroonian-born Hong Kong association football player for Sun Hei and the Hong Kong football team. He played for Happy Valley, Yee Hope, Instant-Dict, Hong Kong Rangers, South China and TSW Pegasus in the past.... |
21 September 1978 (age 33) | Sun Hei |
29 (6) | v Denmark Denmark national football team The Denmark national football team represents Denmark in association football and is controlled by the Danish Football Association , the governing body for the football clubs which are organized under DBU... , 29 January 2006 |
v Malaysia Malaysia national football team The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia... , 9 February 2011 |
| Lee Wai Lun Lee Wai Lun Lee Wai Lun is a Hong Kong footballer who plays as a defender for Hong Kong First Division side TSW Pegasus and Hong Kong national football team.-Club career:As of 20 September 2008-International career:-External links:* at HKFA.com... |
17 March 1981 (age 30) | TSW Pegasus |
24 (0) | v Denmark Denmark national football team The Denmark national football team represents Denmark in association football and is controlled by the Danish Football Association , the governing body for the football clubs which are organized under DBU... , 29 January 2006 |
v Malaysia Malaysia national football team The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia... , 9 February 2011 |
| Cheung Kin Fung Cheung Kin Fung Cheung Kin-fung is a Hong Kong football player, who currently plays for TSW Pegasus of Hong Kong First Division League.-Honours:With Kitchee*Hong Kong Senior Shield: 2005-06*Hong Kong League Cup: 2005-06, 2006–07-Career statistics:... |
1 January 1984 (age 28) | TSW Pegasus |
10 (0) | v Croatia Croatia national football team The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football. The team is controlled by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in the country, and has been managed since 2006 by former player Slaven Bilić... , 1 February 2006 |
v Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia national football team Saudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation... , 23 July 2011 |
| Liu Quankun Liu Quankun Liu Quankun is a Chinese and Hong Kong footballer, who currently plays for Kitchee in Hong Kong.-Club career:Liu Quankun spent his youth career in Dalian Shide and moved to Hong Kong in 2003 when he started to play for Kitchee.... |
17 February 1983 (age 28) | Kitchee |
5 (0) | v Croatia Croatia national football team The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football. The team is controlled by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in the country, and has been managed since 2006 by former player Slaven Bilić... , 1 February 2006 |
v Malaysia Malaysia national football team The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia... , 3 June 2011 |
| Deng Jinghuang Deng Jinghuang Deng Jinghuang is a Hong Kong professional football player playing for Hong Kong First Division League team TSW Pegasus. His usual position are Left-back and Centre-back.-Career statistics in Hong Kong:As of 14 May 2008-International career:... |
24 January 1985 (age 27) | TSW Pegasus |
4 (0) | v Japan Japan national football team The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan... , 9 October 2009 |
v Malaysia Malaysia national football team The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia... , 9 February 2011 |
| 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:... |
26 March 1988 (age 23) | TSW Pegasus |
3 (0) | v Malaysia Malaysia national football team The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia... , 3 June 2011 |
v Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia national football team Saudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation... , 28 July 2011 |
| Tsang Kam To Tsang Kam To Tsang Kam To is a Hong Kong footballer, who currently plays for Kitchee, a club in the Hong Kong First Division League. He has represented Hong Kong in international competition since childhood... |
21 June 1989 (age 22) | Kitchee |
1 (0) | v Malaysia Malaysia national football team The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia... , 9 February 2011 |
v Malaysia Malaysia national football team The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia... , 9 February 2011 |
| Midfielders | |||||
| Chu Siu Kei Chu Siu Kei Chu Siu Kei is a Hong Kong footballer midfielder for Hong Kong and Kitchee.-2005:Chu Siu Kei was a member of the Sun Hei squad that won 5 titles in the 2004-05 Hong Kong First Division League season.-2009:He scored a total of 3 goals for Sun Hei in the 2008-09 Hong Kong First Division League... |
11 January 1980 (age 32) | Kitchee |
36 (4) | v Oman Oman national football team The Oman national football team is the national team of Oman. Although the team was officially founded in 1978, the squad was formed long before, and has established a proper football association in only December, 2005... , 30 November 1998 |
v Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia national football team Saudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation... , 28 July 2011 |
| Lo Chi Kwan Lo Chi Kwan Lo Chi Kwan is a Hong Kong international football player, who currently plays his club football for Hong Kong First Division side Kitchee.-Kitchee career:Lo Chi Kwan scored a hat-trick in Kitchee's 6:0 win over Hong Kong Sapling on 25 September 2011.... |
18 March 1981 (age 30) | Fourway Rangers |
25 (4) | v Laos Laos national football team The Laos national football team is the national team of Laos and is controlled by the Lao Football Federation. A member of the AFC, Laos has developed regional rivalries with Thailand and Burma.-History:... , 25 March 2003 |
v Malaysia Malaysia national football team The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia... , 9 February 2011 |
| 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:... |
5 June 1985 (age 26) | Kitchee |
12 (3) | v Mongolia Mongolia national football team The Mongolian national football team represents the republic of Mongolia in international football under the Mongolian Football Federation. Founded in 1959 the association was inactive between 1960 and 1998 when the team did not feature in any international fixtures... , 5 March 2005 |
v Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia national football team Saudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation... , 23 July 2011 |
| Xu Deshuai Xu Deshuai Xu Deshuai is a Chinese and Hong Kong footballer, who currently plays for South China in Hong Kong. He was born in Dalian but represents Hong Kong in international competition. He was a member of the Hong Kong East Asian Games football team in 2009 who won the East Asian Games gold medal.He wears... |
13 July 1987 (age 24) | South China |
11 (2) | v Macau Macau national football team The Macau football team represents the Chinese special administrative region of Macau in international association football. The team is supervised by the Macau Football Association . The Macau football team has a ranking that is one of the lowest among the FIFA members... , 19 November 2008 |
v Philippines Philippines national football team The Philippines national football team is the national football team of the Philippines and represents the country in international football. The team is controlled by the Philippine Football Federation , the governing body of football in the Philippines.... , 30 September 2011 |
| Bai He Bai He Bai He , is a Hong Kong Chinese footballer who is now playing for Hong Kong First Division League club South China. He joined the club in 2006.-Career statistics in Hong Kong:As of 23 August 2011-International career:... |
19 November 1983 (age 28) | South China |
10 (0) | v Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei national football team The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national association football team of the Republic of China .... , 23 August 2009 |
v Philippines Philippines national football team The Philippines national football team is the national football team of the Philippines and represents the country in international football. The team is controlled by the Philippine Football Federation , the governing body of football in the Philippines.... , 30 September 2011 |
| 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... |
3 May 1977 (age 34) | South China |
6 (1) | v Macau Macau national football team The Macau football team represents the Chinese special administrative region of Macau in international association football. The team is supervised by the Macau Football Association . The Macau football team has a ranking that is one of the lowest among the FIFA members... , 19 November 2008 |
v Guangdong Guangdong Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province... , 4 January 2011 |
| Gao Wen | 18 January 1985 (age 27) | Kitchee |
6 (0) | v Macau Macau national football team The Macau football team represents the Chinese special administrative region of Macau in international association football. The team is supervised by the Macau Football Association . The Macau football team has a ranking that is one of the lowest among the FIFA members... , 19 November 2008 |
v Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia national football team Saudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation... , 23 July 2011 |
| Ju Yingzhi Ju Yingzhi Ju Yingzhi or Ju Ying Zhi , also known as Ella Ju, is a Chinese and Hong Kong footballer, who currently plays as attacking midfielder for TSW Pegasus in Hong Kong. He was born in Dalian but represents Hong Kong in international competition... |
24 July 1987 (age 24) | TSW Pegasus |
3 (1) | v Philippines Philippines national football team The Philippines national football team is the national football team of the Philippines and represents the country in international football. The team is controlled by the Philippine Football Federation , the governing body of football in the Philippines.... , 9 October 2010 |
v Malaysia Malaysia national football team The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia... , 3 June 2011 |
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| Chao Pengfei Chao Pengfei Chao Pengfei is a Chinese and Hong Kong footballer, who currently plays for Hong Kong First Division League side Rangers FC.-South China:On 25 May 2010, Chao Pengfei scored a hat-trick against Happy Valley AA in the season closing match... |
11 July 1987 (age 24) | Fourway Rangers Fourway Athletics Biu Chun Rangers , formerly known as Fourway Athletics , is a football team formed in 2008, based in Hong Kong.-History:The team began as Fourway Athletics , it joined Hong Kong First Division League in 2008–09 season as a competition member of the Hong Kong Football Association.In... |
15 (3) | v India India national football team The Indian national football team is the national football team of India and is governed by the All India Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation. Since 1948, the AIFF has been affiliated with FIFA, the international governing body for football. In 1954, AIFF became... , 14 January 2009 |
v Philippines Philippines national football team The Philippines national football team is the national football team of the Philippines and represents the country in international football. The team is controlled by the Philippine Football Federation , the governing body of football in the Philippines.... , 30 September 2011 |
| Ye Jia Ye Jia Ye Jia , is an Chinese professional football player for Hong Kong First Division League side NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po. He is an all-rounded player who can play as an attacking midfielder or a striker on the field.-Early life:... |
1 December 1981 (age 30) | NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po |
6 (0) | v India India national football team The Indian national football team is the national football team of India and is governed by the All India Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation. Since 1948, the AIFF has been affiliated with FIFA, the international governing body for football. In 1954, AIFF became... , 4 October 2010 |
v Philippines Philippines national football team The Philippines national football team is the national football team of the Philippines and represents the country in international football. The team is controlled by the Philippine Football Federation , the governing body of football in the Philippines.... , 30 September 2011 |
| Chan Man Fai Chan Man Fai Chan Man Fai is a Hong Kong football player who currently plays for Hong Kong First Division side Kitchee and is a member of the Hong Kong Under-23 team.-Kitchee:... |
19 June 1988 (age 23) | Kitchee |
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v Malaysia Malaysia national football team The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia... , 9 February 2011 |
Coaches records
| Name | Coaching career | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Win % | Points per game |
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1954–1956 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16.7 | 1.17 |
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1958–1967 | 43 | 16 | 6 | 21 | 37.2 | 1.26 |
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1964 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 00.0 | 0.20 |
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1967 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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1968 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 00.0 | 0.20 |
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1968 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 00.0 | 0.60 |
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1969–1970 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 00.0 | 0.33 |
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1970–1972 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 30.4 | 1.04 |
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1973–1975 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 39.1 | 1.43 |
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1976–1977 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 33.3 | 1.10 |
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1978–1979 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 57.1 | 1.86 |
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1980 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 25.0 | 0.75 |
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1980 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16.7 | 0.83 |
| (caretaker) |
1981 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 3.00 |
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1982–1990 1997 |
47 | 16 | 11 | 20 | 34.0 | 1.26 |
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1985 1988 1992 |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 33.3 | 1.50 |
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1993 1999–2000 |
17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4 | 1.06 |
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1994–1995 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11.1 | 0.56 |
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1996 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 75.0 | 2.25 |
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1998 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 00.0 | 0.17 |
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2000–2001 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 25.0 | 0.83 |
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2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 00.0 | 1.00 |
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2003–2007 2007 |
45 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 33.3 | 1.20 |
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2007 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 40.0 | 1.20 |
 Dejan AntonićDejan Antonic Dejan Antonić is a former football player who was appointed as a head coach of a professional football team in Hong Kong, Kitchee SC during the year of 2005–2007....  Goran Paulić |
2008–2009 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 50.0 | 1.50 |
| Kim Pan-Gon |
2009 2010 |
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 25.0 | 0.29 |
| Liu Chun Fai Liu Chun Fai Liu Chun Fai is a former Hong Kong professional footballer and the assistant coaches of South China. He is regarded as one of the best Hong Kong goalkeepers in the 1980s... (caretaker) |
2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.00 |
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2010-2011 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 33.3 | 1.50 |
| Liu Chun Fai Liu Chun Fai Liu Chun Fai is a former Hong Kong professional footballer and the assistant coaches of South China. He is regarded as one of the best Hong Kong goalkeepers in the 1980s... (caretaker) |
2011- | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 57.1 | 2.00 |
| Totals | 323 | 99 | 64 | 160 | 30.8 | 1.12 | |
Last updated: Malaysia
Malaysia national football team
The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia...
, 2–0 Hong Kong, 9 February 2011. Statistics include international matches only.
External links
- Team news on the HKFA website
- Hong Kong Football - (English version)
- RSSSF Archive
- Results and list of matches
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