In a thrilling BOC Life Hong Kong Premier League encounter at North District Sports Ground on Sunday (April 13), high-flying North District clinched a convincing 3:1 victory over HKFC, extending their impressive winning streak.

North District demonstrated their attacking intent from the opening whistle, as Khan Jahangir unleashed a venomous left-footed drive from range following Tai Tsz Hin Marcus's clever layoff in the 3rd minute, forcing a smart save from the HKFC goalkeeper.

The deadlock was broken on 6 minutes when Wong Wai Kwok dispossessed his opponent with a perfectly-timed challenge before surging into the penalty area and rifling home via a decisive deflection off Andrew Russell, putting North District in front.

The home side continued to dominate proceedings, and nearly doubled their advantage on 29 minutes when Elian Villalobos' pinpoint through ball released Kendy Renato clean through on goal, but his effort from an acute angle was expertly parried behind by the alert HKFC shot-stopper.

Against the run of play, HKFC found their rhythm late in the first period. Daniel Scally cut inside from the left flank and unleashed a curling effort that required a fingertip save. Their persistence paid off in the 42nd minute when Lai Hoi To's searching ball found Callum Beattie, whose cushioned header set up Leonardo Peres to rifle home the equalizer with aplomb.

North District nearly restored their advantage before the interval as Tai Tsz Hin Marcus pounced on a half-cleared ball, but his goal-bound strike was expertly tipped around the post.

The sides went into the break all square at 1:1 after an entertaining first half.

North District emerged from the tunnel with renewed vigor, and nearly went ahead in the 52nd minute when Weverton Guilherme's precise delivery from the left found Lo Kong Wai, whose sweetly-struck volley was heroically cleared by Andrew Russell.

HKFC responded in the 59th minute as Leonardo Peres rose highest to meet a whipped free-kick from the left, but his glancing header whistled agonizingly wide of the upright.

The hosts' pressure finally told in the 67th minute when the unmarked Wong Wai Kwok met Weverton Guilherme's inch-perfect cross with a header that gave the goalkeeper no chance, restoring North District's advantage.

Victory was sealed in the 72nd minute through a clinical counter-attack, as Wong Wai Kwok's defense-splitting pass found Elian Villalobos in space, who showed remarkable composure to slot home and extend the lead to 3:1.

The rampant hosts continued to press, with Kendy Renato showcasing exceptional footwork to create space in the box from Weverton Guilherme's delivery, but his effort sailed over the crossbar.

HKFC refused to surrender, and in stoppage time, Auston Kranick combined well with Callum Beattie before delivering a dangerous cross, only for Andrew Russell's goal-bound effort to be bravely blocked by the resilient Danilo Mariano.

In the dying moments, Lo Kong Wai's exquisite through ball put Elian Villalobos clear, but his left-footed effort drifted wide of the target.

The final whistle confirmed North District's impressive 3:1 triumph, extending their remarkable winning run to four consecutive league matches.

North District 3:1 HKFC