On the other hand, China’s prospects for the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup have become dark, with three players, including players and coaching staff, being sent off.
According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), Hong Kong beat China 2-1 in a friendly match at Baniyas Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the 1st (local time) with Pun Puyhin’s multiple goals.
Hong Kong, which gave Tanlong the first goal in the 9th minute of the first half, reversed the game with Pun Puyhin, who plays for Kitchi SC, scoring consecutive goals in the 6th and 14th minutes of the second half, according to the newspaper.
As it was a warm-up match held as a mock test ahead of the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar, the two sides did not disclose the contents of the match through broadcasting.
It is the first time in 29 years that Hong Kong defeated China. At that time, Hong Kong beat China after a penalty shootout in a match to decide the third place in the 1995 Dynastie Cup.
Hong Kong also defeated China 2-1 in a World Cup qualifying match in Beijing in 1985.
The penalty shootout is officially recorded as a draw, so if you count only the victory in a strict sense, it will be the first win in 39 years for Hong Kong.
“The players did better (than other games),” Hong Kong coach Yern Andersen told SCMP. “When I face China, I don’t have to struggle for motivation.”
It is reported that only three people were sent off from the Chinese national team on that day.
After Pun Puyhin scored the equalizer, midfielder Wang Sang-an, who acted rudely to the referee, and defender Wu Shaocheng, who was pointed out for his dangerous moves, were given red cards in turn, China’s Sohu.COM said.
According to China’s Titanzhou Bao (English name Titan Sports), Wang Sangyuan was sent off in the 11th minute of the second half, and seven minutes later, a coaching staff member received a red card on the bench.
Later, in the 27th minute of the second half, Usa Ochung left the ground, and China later had to spend the rest of the time with 9 to 11. 경마
As a result, China has lost three consecutive international matches. After losing 0-3 to Korea in the second Asian qualifying round for the North-China U.S. World Cup in November last year, China also lost 0-2 to Oman on June 30.