Crownity North District met up with Kitchee at Mong Kok Stadium on Wednesday night for the 2023/24 JC Sapling Cup Group B fixture. Kitchee got a 1:0 victory over Crownity North District.

From the onset, Kitchee, driven by an unwavering determination for victory, took the initiative and launched their attacking maneuvers. However, Charlie Scott's attempt in the penalty area was thwarted by the goalkeeper.

In the 15th minute, Crownity North District seized their opportunity to strike back. Kendy Renato connected with Law Hiu Chung's precise free-kick delivery, heading the ball towards the goal-mouth, Matheus finished the ball home with a close-range header. Nevertheless, the goal was disallowed due to an earlier foul committed by Matheus.

Undeterred, Crownity North District continued to press forward. Matheus cut inside from the left and tried his luck from outside the box, but failing to beat the vigilant goalkeeper.

Subsequently, Kitchee created numerous goal-scoring chances. In the 22nd minute, Sherzod Temirov intercepted Kendy Renato's pass and unleashed a narrow-angle shot that narrowly missed the target.

Soon after, Tan Chun Lok received a pass from Sedin Ramic and unleashed a long-range strike from 25 yards, only to be denied by the impressive reflexes of the goalkeeper.

Just before the halftime whistle, Crownity North District came agonizingly close to break the deadlock. A defensive error by Sedin Ramic in his own penalty area allowed Kendy Renato to pounce on the loose ball and strike from a tight angle. However, the goalkeeper made a remarkable diving save, denying Kendy Renato's effort. The unmarked Lau Kwan Ching attempted a follow-up shot, but the goalkeeper's acrobatics once again denied Crownity North District a goal.

On the other end, Kitchee also had their fair share of opportunities, with Charlie Scott unleashing a powerful long-range shot from Walter Junior' delivery, only to see it narrowly missing the mark. The first half concluded with a goalless stalemate.

As the second half commenced, Kitchee displayed unwavering determination to maintain their attacking dominance. In the 57th minute, Matthew Luke received a precise through pass from Cleiton Velasques and fired a shot from inside the penalty area that narrowly missed the target. Crownity North District also had their moments, with Matheus capitalizing on a clever pass from Chan Ho Ka and launching a shot from close range. However, the goalkeeper made an exceptional save and pushed the ball away.

Charlie Scott, who had been an influential presence throughout the match, capitalized on a clearance that fell within striking distance. With great precision, he unleashed a ferocious shot from the edge of the penalty area that narrowly missed the target.

Finally, in the 63rd minute, Kitchee broke the deadlock. Charlie Scott once again showcased his shooting prowess, unleashing another long-range effort from outside the penalty area. The ball took a decisive deflection off Walter Junior' left foot, finding its way into the back of the net, granting Kitchee a 1:0 lead.

Trailing behind, Crownity North District launched a relentless comeback effort. Lam Lok Kan Jordan's free-kick into the penalty area found Weverton, but his shot lacked the necessary power to trouble the goalkeeper.

In the end, Kitchee emerged victorious with a 1:0 scoreline, securing three valuable points and keeping their hopes of advancing alive.

Crownity North District 0:1 Kitchee