Tai Po meet Kitchee at Tai Po Sports Ground on Sunday afternoon for the big clash of this week’s BOC Life Hong Kong Premier League, Kitchee have beaten Tai Po by 2:1.

In a thrilling BOC Life Hong Kong Premier League encounter at Tai Po Sports Ground on Sunday (January 26th), Kitchee staged a remarkable comeback to clinch a 2:1 victory over Tai Po, maintaining their title pursuit with a crucial three points.

The match began with both sides displaying tactical discipline in a cagey opening period. However, the deadlock was broken in the 10th minute when the hosts orchestrated a well-crafted move. Lee Ka Ho combined expertly with Lucas Da Silva on the right flank before delivering a pinpoint cross that Michel Renner dispatched clinically from close range to give Tai Po the 1:0 advantage.

Kitchee responded with increasing pressure, and Fernando Augusto tested the goalkeeper in the 13th minute after latching onto Rey Aaron's defense-splitting through ball. The visitors continued to probe, with Luis Machado unleashing a thunderous effort from range in the 21st minute that whistled just wide of the upright.

Kitchee's persistence paid dividends in the 28th minute when Fernando Augusto's precise delivery from the left wing found Sherzod Temirov unmarked in the penalty area, and the striker made no mistake with a clinical header to restore parity.

Both sides threatened from set-pieces as the half progressed. Kitchee's Matheus Dantas rose highest to meet Lam Lok Kan Jordan's corner but couldn't direct his header on target, while Tai Po's Marcos Santos similarly failed to capitalize on Igor Sartori's delivery moments later.

The turning point came just before the interval when Lam Lok Kan Jordan's mesmerizing run and cross led to a handball incident involving Rangel Weverton. After VAR consultation, the referee pointed to the spot, and Fernando Augusto displayed nerves of steel to convert the penalty, sending Kitchee into the break with a 2:1 advantage.

The second half saw both sides create opportunities, with Sherzod Temirov coming close for Kitchee in the 54th minute, his powerful drive from an acute angle finding only the side netting. Tai Po responded through Lucas Da Silva, who first blazed over during a goalmouth scramble following Igor Sartori's dangerous cross, then forced a fine save from the Kitchee goalkeeper with a long-range effort.

As the match entered its closing stages, Lam Lok Kan Jordan nearly put the result beyond doubt with a sublime free-kick that rattled the crossbar in the 87th minute. Despite late pressure from the hosts, Kitchee's resilient defensive display ensured they emerged victorious, completing a hard-fought 2:1 comeback to secure maximum points.

Tai Po 1:2 Kitchee