FC Kaya vs Hong Kong Oriental: Highlights and Key Moments from AFC Champions League 2 Clash

This group game was originally scheduled to be played on Thursday night. However, there were strong winds and heavy rain before the game, and the stadium was flooded at one point. Since then, the rain has not stopped, and the race itself was supposed to start at 9pm, but it was finally postponed one day until noon today. Head coach Oriental Rubido criticized the quality of the simulated grass at the Rizal Memorial Stadium during the pre-match press conference.

In the last round of the group game, the home game failed in stoppage time, losing 2:3 against Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s Oriental The striker Badoum continued to miss the game due to injury, and Wu took Yuxi place, in partnership with Ma Xiwei and Ba Cole accepts the offensive duties. In the midfield, Markos, Yu Zaiyan and Liang Zhenbang are led by the goalkeeper Ye Honghui, He Er, Daniel, Kosubayev and Huang Zihao The newly-reserved Naya is the backbone.

FC Kaya, who were last in Group E of the AFC Champions League prior to the game, had 1 win and 1 draw in the Philippine League, ranking 5th for the time being. However, the home team’s recent performance has been mediocre Since July 13, they have recorded just 1 win, 1 and 4 in the last 6 games, including a 3:0 away loss against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the first match of the AFC Champions. League and lost 1:4 against Sydney FC at home. Swinston, who was an Oriental general in the creation of FC Kaya, was not included in the army list.

Margos scored the opening goal.

After heavy rain last night, the weather has changed 180 degrees today, and the quality of the competition venue is not too bad. Dongfang attempted a half-volley by Margos in the 7th minute, but Yu Zaiyan’s long shot was saved by the opponent’s goalkeeper Di Yitu 3 minutes later. Bakor, who used his speed to score against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the last match, had the only chance again But, in response to a long pass from Markos, he missed the ball and was cleared by Diyitu outside the scope of the penalty.

Although Dongfang Ma Xiwei and Wu Yuxi’s wings generally performed in the early stages, and Kaya also sometimes shot, Dongfang always had better control. Cross the Hall28A cross was made in a moment, and the opponent was not far away from the siege when Margos controlled the half of the net and fired into the net.1:0. Just when it looked like Dongfang might take the lead at half-time, Huang Zihao pulled down Vince and was penalized for 12 yards while defending a corner kick in stoppage time Kaya followed up with a -Japanese assistance Yamazaki Mihide.

Bacol scored the winning goal.

After Dongfang switched sides, Naia replaced Wu Yuxi middle, and changed into a three-heart formation. Dongfang was put under pressure after the move, and Naya, who was lucky enough to be in his place, played counter-attack. In the 62nd minute, the Norwegian stalker led the ball and hit a straight line, but Ma Xiwei faced the goalkeeper and was blocked. Orient then replaced Alexis Zu and Felipe Sa, who were playing in the AFC Champions League for the first time, but almost lost again 1 minute later. Ye Honghui caught the ball against the strong shot of the opponent and threw it away, running forward to steal the ball in time.

Bacol, who was very difficult on the front line79At the end of the minute, he found an opportunity. Orient held on for the rest of the game, and the physical fitness of Kaya’s players also declined significantly. Result: The East holds up2:1The result of the victory was the first win in the group stage this year, which set the stage for today.48 years oldIt was coach Ludu’s birthday who gave him a birthday present.

Photo: Vincent
Text: Vincent, Mak King-chi

This article was written by “Sports road“Originally published in”AFC Champions League 2 · Direct Attack｜ Marcos Bakor and Oriental were away to beat Kaya to celebrate their birthday」