Eastern met up with RCFC in Mong Kok Stadium on Saturday afternoon for the 2023-24 Boc Life Hong Kong Premier League clash. Eastern got a 5:0 victory over RCFC.
Eastern met up with RCFC in Mong Kok Stadium on Saturday afternoon for the 2023-24 Boc Life Hong Kong Premier League clash. Eastern got a 5:0 victory over RCFC.
Eastern began their full-scale assault immediately, gaining dominance on the scoreboard as early as the 7th minute. Yu Joy Yin Jesse executed a free kick from the right flank, enabling Daniel Vera to effortlessly score the first goal.
Just two minutes later, Eastern threatened their opponents again. Yu Joy Yin Jesse attempted a shot from the edge of the penalty area, which was saved by the keeper due to lack of power.
Eastern continued their scoring spree at the 25th minute, as Tamirlan Kozubaev delivered a long ball into the penalty area. Marcos Gondra controlled the ball nicely and scored by a turn-around shot, extending Eastern's lead to 2:0.
At the 41st minute, Eastern found the net once more. Yu Joy Yin Jesse's free kick from the right allowed Baffoe Noah to head the ball home, pushing Eastern to a 3:0 lead at halftime.
In the second half, Eastern sustained their dominance. At the 54th minute, Baffoe Noah was fouled in the box, leading to a penalty. Baffoe Noah scored his second goal of the match, extending Eastern's lead to 4:0.
Despite their lead, Eastern continued to pursue more goals. Baffoe Noah and Wong Ho Chun were both denied by the goalkeeper after brilliant passes.
In the 70th minute, Eastern capitalized on another opportunity. Barak Braunshtain danced through two defenders and scored the final goal, pushing the score to an impressive 5:0.
In the closing stages of the match, Resources Capital's Lam Lok Yin Jerry scored from long range, but the goal was disallowed following a VAR review for a preceding foul.
In the end, Eastern emerged victorious with a comprehensive 5:0 win over Resources Capital, earning three crucial points.