2024-25 BOC LIFE Hong Kong Premier League – Kwoon Chung Southern 0:1 Kowloon City
In a tightly-contested BOC Life Hong Kong Premier League clash at Aberdeen Sports Ground on Saturday (January 25) afternoon, Kowloon City clinched a narrow 1:0 victory over Kwoon Chung Southern, securing a crucial three points in their campaign.
Kwoon Chung Southern dominated the early exchanges, with striker Jackson Franklim testing the goalkeeper within the opening minute, connecting with Chak Ting Fung's pinpoint delivery from the left wing. The goalkeeper was equal to the task, comfortably gathering the tame header.
Kwoon Chung Southern continued to press forward, and in the 10th minute, Kessi Isac squandered a golden opportunity, failing to convert Jonatan Acosta's precise cross. The momentum swung back and forth, with Kowloon City's Kayron Ramos producing a moment of brilliance in the 18th minute - his acrobatic overhead kick from Tanaka Yoshihiro's corner was dramatically cleared off the line by Kessi Isac's defensive header.
The first half saw further chances for Kwoon Chung Southern, with the dynamic duo of Jackson Franklim and Sasaki Shu combining well, only to be denied by some excellent goalkeeping. Despite a flurry of set-pieces and Kayron Ramos's direct free-kick attempt for Kowloon City, both sides entered the break deadlocked at 0:0.
After the interval, Kowloon City showed more attacking intent, with Kayron Ramos again demonstrating his acrobatic prowess in the 53rd minute, narrowly missing the target from another corner from Tanaka Yoshihiro . Kwoon Chung Southern's Chan Yun Tung responded with a thunderous effort that was bravely blocked, while Jackson Franklim couldn't capitalize on the rebound.
The breakthrough finally came in the 74th minute through a well-worked set-piece. Tanaka Yoshihiro's precise delivery found Abdoulaye Sane, whose powerful header rattled the crossbar, but Yim Kai Cheuk was perfectly positioned to nod home the rebound.
Despite mounting a late siege on the Kowloon City goal, Kwoon Chung Southern couldn't find an equalizer against their resolute opponents. Finally, Kowloon City managed to preserve their lead until the final whistle, defeating Kwoon Chung Southern 1:0 and claiming all three points.
