Following the 7:0 demolition of Bhutan at the same venue five days earlier, another strong attendance turned up to Mong Kok Stadium to greet Hong Kong’s latest obstacle in their path to the 2018 World Cup. A photo reportage by JRP Borthwick.
Photo Credits: JRP Borthwick
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- Mixed emotions were observed in the crowd pre-match.
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- The HK team line up
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- Scorer of the first goal, Xu Deshuai, has an early shot at goal.
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- The HK crowd urge on the players in the first half’s closing moments.
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- Maldives keeper, Imran Mohamed, awaiting on-field attention following his Karikari clash.
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- The linesman monitors the length of the stoppage as the HK fans look on.
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- : The crowd looks on as marksman McKee surges down the wing.
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- The breakthrough the crowd had been seeking.
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- A moment of celebration for Xu Deshuai.
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- HK coach, Kim Pan-gon, returning to his dugout applauding the crowd after running to celebrate with his players.
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- An uplifted crowd.
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- A free kick conceded and a place in the ref’s book.
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- HK players celebrate the ball in the back of the net.
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- Players recognize the value of doubling the lead….
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- …. & salute the fans.
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- A final attack.
Photo Credits: JRP Borthwick
