Hong Kong kicked off its part in the EAFF E-1 Football Championship 2019 Final Korea Republic on Wednesday evening by facing off against Korea Republic in Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Hong Kong braved the chilly conditions on the evening but somehow fell short against the host by 0:2.
Under chilly and windy conditions, Korea Republic wasted no time and started to dominate in possession after the starting whistle. On the 11th minute, Son Junho unleashed a bouncing shot from outside the Hong Kong box but could not solve goalkeeper Yapp Hung-fai.
On the 16th minute, the home side went knocking on the Hong Kong door once again. This time, Kwon Kyungwon pushed forward with the ball outside the Hong Kong penalty area, before ripping a powerful shot that ended up missing the target......
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10MA TOPICS! [HONG KONG FA] EAFF E-1 Football Championship 2019 Final - Korea Republic 2:0 Hong Kong
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