In a thrilling BOC Life Hong Kong Premier League encounter at Tsing Yi Sports Ground on Sunday (January 19), Lee Man emerged victorious with a hard-fought 2:1 triumph over BC Rangers, collecting all three points in this crucial fixture.

Lee Man started brightly, with Everton Camargo threatening early on as his set-piece effort sailed over the crossbar in the 3rd minute. Lee Man continued to dominate proceedings, with Simionato Paulo Sergio narrowly missing the target from Everton Camargo's pinpoint cross. Taufee Skandari also came close with a long-range effort.

BC Rangers weathered the early storm and created their first clear-cut opportunity on 28 minutes when Guilherme Bitencourt's delivery found Leung Wai Fung Derek, but his headed attempt was comfortably gathered by the goalkeeper.

The woodwork denied Lee Man in the 33rd minute as Taufee Skandari's powerful drive took a deflection off Fernando Alcantara before striking the upright. BC Rangers responded immediately, with Guilherme Bitencourt's spectacular free-kick forcing a spectacular save from the goalkeeper before rattling the crossbar, with Lau Chi Lok unable to convert the rebound.

The breakthrough finally came on the stroke of half-time through a penalty. Samuel Rosa's cross found Lau Ka Kiu, whose head pass struck Fernando Alcantara's arm, prompting VAR intervention. Everton Camargo made no mistake from the spot, making it 1:0..

Lee Man doubled their advantage just moments after the restart, with Simionato Paulo Sergio producing a moment of brilliance. He latched onto Samuel Rosa's precise pass before curling an exquisite left-footed finish into the far corner.

Despite falling two goals behind, BC Rangers showed great resilience. Luiz Humberto nearly reduced the deficit with a spectacular volley that drew a magnificent save from the goalkeeper.

BC Rangers's persistence paid off in the 78th minute when they were awarded a penalty following another VAR review, as Ibrahim's cross struck Chang Hei Yin's hand. Luiz Humberto stepped up and confidently converted from 12 yards to set up a tense finale.

However, Lee Man's resolute defending in the closing stages ensured they held on for a vital victory, winning by 2:1 and claiming all three points.

BC Rangers 1:2 Lee Man