Post by Usapang Football on Sept 27, 2010 9:38:54 GMT 8
Philippines v.s. Hong Kong U-23
Overview
Hong Kong Olympic Football Team (also known as Hong Kong Under-23 or Hong Kong U-23) represents Hong Kong in international football competitions in the Olympic Games, the Asian Games, the East Asian Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments. It is committed by the Hong Kong Football Association.
While the three other participants of the Longtan Cup International Tournament sent their senior teams, Hong Kong will field their U-23 side which will also play in the Asian Games in November.
Recent performances
Not much is known about Hong Kong's U-23 side, their most recent result is the 5-1 drubbing of neighbors Macau (ranked 197th) where striker Cheng Lai Hin (now with the senior side) scored a hat-trick.
The U-23 side will face Australia's senior squad in a friendly on September 28.
Key Player - Au Yeung Yiu Chung
Brief Bio
Nicknamed "Son of God", Au Yeung Yiu Chung is considered by many to be Hong Kong's most talented footballer at the moment. Renowned for his sensational dribbling skills and precise crosses, expect this youngster to terrorise our defense when we play Hong Kong U-23 on the 8th of October.
Only 21, the lad has scored twice for Hong Kong's senior squad where he has made nine appearances already. He holds the same number of caps for the U-23 side.
Man to match - Robert Gier
Having such a vast experience on dribblers and tricky attackers, Rob's defending would be vital in stopping this attacker. At age 30 and having played for several English clubs, expect this to be a battle between a veteran and a youngster.
Other players we should look out for
Hong Kong U-23's main centre-half pairing of So Wai Chuen and Lai Man Fei, who are also first choice pairing of Hong Kong's second best team (TSW Pegasus), may be capable of stopping our attacks.
Yapp Hung Fai, who is first-choice keeper of both the U-23s and Hong Kong's #1 team (South China), is another obstacle our offense faces.
Game Plan
Not only are Hong Kong U-23 inconsistent in attack, they are also unsettled at the back. Our midfield maestros of James Younghusband, Roel Gener and Mark Ferrer to hold up play and organize an assault through Jason de Jong and Chieffy Caligdong.
Wing-play will be key to open up their box for Phil Younghusband, Ian Araneta or Ray Jonsson to pounce from.
Score Prediction
Philippines 3 - 0 Hong Kong U-23
Our attack has been firing goals lately and are in momentum. Not to mention that our defense has been solid as of late, expect us to shut out Hong Kong's attack.
Hong Kong Olympic Football Team (also known as Hong Kong Under-23 or Hong Kong U-23) represents Hong Kong in international football competitions in the Olympic Games, the Asian Games, the East Asian Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments. It is committed by the Hong Kong Football Association.
While the three other participants of the Longtan Cup International Tournament sent their senior teams, Hong Kong will field their U-23 side which will also play in the Asian Games in November.
Recent performances
Not much is known about Hong Kong's U-23 side, their most recent result is the 5-1 drubbing of neighbors Macau (ranked 197th) where striker Cheng Lai Hin (now with the senior side) scored a hat-trick.
The U-23 side will face Australia's senior squad in a friendly on September 28.
Key Player - Au Yeung Yiu Chung
Brief Bio
Nicknamed "Son of God", Au Yeung Yiu Chung is considered by many to be Hong Kong's most talented footballer at the moment. Renowned for his sensational dribbling skills and precise crosses, expect this youngster to terrorise our defense when we play Hong Kong U-23 on the 8th of October.
Only 21, the lad has scored twice for Hong Kong's senior squad where he has made nine appearances already. He holds the same number of caps for the U-23 side.
Man to match - Robert Gier
Having such a vast experience on dribblers and tricky attackers, Rob's defending would be vital in stopping this attacker. At age 30 and having played for several English clubs, expect this to be a battle between a veteran and a youngster.
Other players we should look out for
Hong Kong U-23's main centre-half pairing of So Wai Chuen and Lai Man Fei, who are also first choice pairing of Hong Kong's second best team (TSW Pegasus), may be capable of stopping our attacks.
Yapp Hung Fai, who is first-choice keeper of both the U-23s and Hong Kong's #1 team (South China), is another obstacle our offense faces.
Game Plan
Not only are Hong Kong U-23 inconsistent in attack, they are also unsettled at the back. Our midfield maestros of James Younghusband, Roel Gener and Mark Ferrer to hold up play and organize an assault through Jason de Jong and Chieffy Caligdong.
Wing-play will be key to open up their box for Phil Younghusband, Ian Araneta or Ray Jonsson to pounce from.
Score Prediction
Philippines 3 - 0 Hong Kong U-23
Our attack has been firing goals lately and are in momentum. Not to mention that our defense has been solid as of late, expect us to shut out Hong Kong's attack.