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2024-25 BOC Life Hong Kong Premier League - Lee Man 3:2 Kowloon City

2025-02-08
Lee Man hosted Kowloon City at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground on Saturday afternoon (8th February) for the BOC Life Hong Kong Premier League fixture. Lee Man beat Kowloon City by 3:2.

In a thrilling BOC Life Hong Kong Premier League encounter at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground on Saturday (February 8), Lee Man orchestrated a spectacular comeback to clinch a 3:2 victory against Kowloon City, claiming all three points.

The hosts dominated possession early on, with Yu Wai Lim delivering a dangerous cross in the opening minutes. Everton Camargo connected but dragged his effort wide of the upright. Moments later, Law Cheuk Hei squandered another golden opportunity after being picked out by Li Ngai Hoi.

Against the run of play, Kowloon City broke the deadlock in the 24th minute. The referee pointed to the spot after Ryan Tafazolli's handball infringement, and Kayron Ramos made no mistake from 12 yards, sending the ball home with a powerful shot to put the visitors ahead.

Lee Man pressed for an equalizer, with Everton Camargo forcing a smart save from the Kowloon City goalkeeper with a fierce drive from an acute angle. The keeper was called into action again, showing great composure to collect Wong Wai's dangerous set-piece delivery and Ryan Tafazolli's subsequent header.

In first-half stoppage time, Lee Man carved out another clear-cut chance as Everton Camargo's pinpoint cross found Li Ngai Hoi, but his powerful header was expertly gathered by the in-form goalkeeper.

Kowloon City took their slender advantage into the interval, leading 1:0.

After the restart, Lee Man maintained their attacking intent, with Everton Camargo coming close to restoring parity from Henri Anier's sublime delivery.

Kowloon City demonstrated their threat on the counter, as Tanaka Yoshihiro's dipping free-kick whistled inches over the crossbar before Kayron Ramos' thunderous volley forced a spectacular fingertip save from the goalkeeper.

The visitors doubled their advantage in the 64th minute through a well-worked team goal. Abdoulaye Sane's precise through ball released Lam Hok Hei down the flank, whose inch-perfect cross was expertly converted by Willian Leonardo from close range.

Lee Man's resilience paid off in the 68th minute when the unmarked Henri Anier rose highest to power home Everton Camrgo's sublime cross, igniting hopes of a comeback.

The hosts completed their remarkable turnaround with a devastating two-minute spell. First, Tsang Kam To's handball resulted in a penalty, which Everton Camrgo dispatched with aplomb to level the proceedings. The momentum shift was complete in the 74th minute when Everton Camargo showcased his exceptional footwork, weaving past two defenders before setting up Henri Anier, who clinically fired home the winner.

Despite being shell-shocked, Kowloon City nearly salvaged a point, but Kayron Ramos' goal-bound effort was heroically blocked by the resolute Lee Man defense.

The hosts could have put the game to bed in the dying moments when Cheng Siu Kwan found himself one-on-one with the keeper, but he couldn't apply the finishing touch.

The final whistle confirmed Lee Man's impressive comeback victory, winning by 3:2 and securing all three points.

Lee Man 3:2 Kowloon City