2024-03-01

In an exciting encounter in the Jockey Club Women's Youth Football League (U18) at Tsing Yi Northeast Park, Chelsea Soccer School (HK) emerged victorious against Kitchee, securing a 3:1 win and bagging all three points.

In an exciting encounter in the Jockey Club Women's Youth Football League (U18) at Tsing Yi Northeast Park, Chelsea Soccer School (HK) emerged victorious against Kitchee, securing a 3:1 win and bagging all three points.

The match kicked off with Kitchee showing aggression early on, but their attempt was thwarted as Cheung Pui Yan's shot within the penalty box failed to find the target. Chelsea Soccer School (HK), having found their rhythm and composure, began to dominate the game. They drew first blood in the 5th minute when Man Yuet Ching, after successfully evading her marker in the penalty area, unleashed a powerful left-footed strike that found the back of the net, pushing Chelsea Soccer School (HK) into a 1:0 lead.

The 15th minute saw Chelsea Soccer School (HK) continuing their onslaught. Wong Hiu Ting's shot from a tight angle in the penalty area narrowly missed the target. Not long after, she made a daring run through the center, penetrating the defense line for a shot at goal, but it was comfortably saved by Li Sze Ying due to lack of power. By the 23rd minute, Chelsea Soccer School (HK) had doubled their lead. Man Yuet Ching latched onto a cross from a teammate on the right and effortlessly redirected it into the far post, extending the lead to 2:0.

Kitchee retaliated in the 26th minute with Yu Pui Yan embarking on a determined run down the left before launching a long-range effort that failed to hit the target. Subsequently, Chelsea Soccer School (HK) orchestrated a series of menacing shots. Lee Wing Sum's long-range attempt was first parried by the goalkeeper, followed by Wan Tsz Yau's one-on-one encounter which also fell short. The 38th minute saw Chelsea Soccer School (HK) add another goal to their tally. Man Yuet Ching's cross from the left found an unmarked Wong Tsz Yau, who easily slotted home, making it a comfortable 3:0 lead.

Just a minute later, Kitchee found a golden opportunity, but Yu Pui Yan's solo effort was foiled by a proactive Lee Yi Yan. The first half concluded with Chelsea Soccer School (HK) in a dominant 3:0 lead.

Chelsea Soccer School (HK) started the second half on the front foot, with Wong Hiu Ting's shot in the penalty area marginally missing the mark after a successful interception in the attacking third. Kitchee, however, managed to claw back some possession as time went on. In the 69th minute, Chong Hoi Ching's attempt on goal after receiving a cross from the right was comfortably gathered by the goalkeeper due to a lack of power. At the 76th minute, Fung Ting Yin's precise pass located Hung Wing Tung Xyza, but her shot failed to trouble the goalkeeper again.

Finally, in the 81st minute, Kitchee managed to pull one back. A handball incident within the penalty area by Chelsea Soccer School (HK)'s defender led to a penalty, which Hung Wing Tung Xyza confidently converted, adjusting the scoreline to 1:3. Despite Kitchee's attempts to mount a comeback, they failed to create any significant threats, while Chelsea Soccer School (HK) saw their shots from Cheng Wing Tung Abbie and Law On Ni being saved by the goalkeeper.

Finally, Chelsea Soccer School (HK) held their nerve and successfully defended their lead till the final whistle, securing a well-deserved 3:1 victory over Kitchee and claiming all three points.