Yuen Long District Sports Association drew first blood in the opening exchanges when Lee Marco Shing Hin's deflected effort from the edge of the box found the back of the net, making it 1:0.

Kwai Tsing responded well, with Lam Ka Ming coming close to leveling matters, his powerful drive from an acute angle flashing just wide of the upright.

Kwai Tsing's persistence paid dividends on eight minutes as Lam Ka Ming latched onto Lam Yat Long's delivery, swiveling brilliantly before dispatching a clinical finish.

Yuen Long District Sports Association restored their advantage when Li Man Pan's blistering run down the flank created space for Wong Cheuk Man, who made no mistake from close range.

Lee Marco Shing Hin nearly doubled Yuen Long's advantage, but his fierce strike was well denied by the goalkeeper Koo Chun Wai.

At the other end, Lo Pui Ho pounced on a half-cleared ball, but his powerful effort was expertly parried by the keeper.

The sides went into the break all square after Li Chak Yiu showed great predatory instincts to convert the rebound from Lam Ka Ming's long-range attempt.

The deadlock remained at 2:2 at the interval.

After the restart, Lam Ka Ming tested the keeper from a corner kick, forcing a fingertip save over the crossbar.

Kwai Tsing continued to press, with Lam Yat Long's clever cutback finding Lo Pui Ho unmarked, but his effort was thwarted. Lam Ka Ming then saw his thunderous corner kick sail inches over.

The game's pivotal moment came on the half-hour mark when Mo Ka Chun's one-on-one opportunity was denied, leading to a swift counter where Wong Nok Him pounced on defensive uncertainty to restore Yuen Long District Sports Association's lead.

Kwai Tsing refused to surrender, with Lo Pui Ho squandering a gilt-edged chance before Lam Ka Ming's free-kick struck the woodwork.

Kwai Tsing' persistence was rewarded when Lam Yat Long showed great improvisation to chest home Ko Pak Hei's cross, forcing the tie to penalties.

Lam Ka Ming nearly snatched victory at the death, but his free kick attempt rattled the crossbar.

In the ensuing penalty shootout, Yuen Long District Sports Association displayed nerves of steel, converting all four attempts while Foo King Him and Li Chak Yiu's misses proved costly for Kwai Tsing.

Yuen Long District Sports Association emerged 4:2 victorious from the spot, securing passage to the next round with a 7:5 aggregate triumph.