Latest news with #HongKongStadium
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Manchester United stage comeback to beat spirited Hong Kong on Asia tour
Teenage striker Chido Obi spared Manchester United's blushes with a second-half double to inspire the troubled English Premier League club to a 3-1 win over Hong Kong on Friday night. Advertisement Hong Kong had taken a shock lead when Juninho latched on to a 19th-minute pass from Anson Wong Ho-chun to smack a low shot through the weak defences of Tom Heaton. It generated a giant roar at an excited, rain-swept Hong Kong Stadium. Obi, 17, began the fightback when he aimed a low 18-yard shot into the corner five minutes after half-time. With nine minutes remaining, the Dane glanced a left-wing Mason Mount cross beyond substitute keeper Ivan Ng Wai-him. Ayden Heaven headed home United's third at the death. Advertisement More to follow …
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Man Utd vs Hong Kong LIVE SCORE: Post-season friendly on NOW as Fernandes STARTS in potential final game
MANCHESTER UNITED end their post-season tour of Asia with a friendly against Hong Kong. A strong Red Devils side were on the receiving end of a shock 1-0 defeat to ASEAN All-Stars on Wednesday. Ruben Amorim will be hoping his side can avoid another embarrassment and head into the summer break on a high. Bruno Fernandes could play his final game for the club today, should he accept Al-Hilal's lucrative offer - and the skipper starts in Hong Kong. just now By Tony Robertson 3' Frantic start A frantic start as both sides show off some wing play. One of the hosts manages to run past Kamason at right wing-back. Garnacho is then seen coming the other way but sees the ball taken off him as he looks to move in-field rather than pass to the overlapping Harry Amass. A familiar tale that last bit. Hong Kong 0-0 Man Utd 4 minutes ago By Tony Robertson Kick off And we're underway in Hong Kong as the visitors get us started. The Hong Kong Stadium looks packed out for the occasion at least. Man Utd book-keepers will be happy with that at the very least. 6 minutes ago By Tony Robertson Players out We are moments away from kick-off with the stars out on the pitch and shaking hands. Can United give their overseas support something to cheer? Stay tuned to find out.
South China Morning Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Watch live: Manchester United press conference after arrival in Hong Kong
Manchester United are holding a press conference in Hong Kong on Thursday after arriving in the city to play an exhibition match. Head coach Ruben Amorim is set to speak about Friday's game against the city's representative team at Hong Kong Stadium – United's first fixture in Hong Kong since 2013. United were jeered after losing 1-0 to Asean All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Hong Kong team representatives are expected to speak first at the press conference. The Post's broadcast is scheduled to begin at 6.30pm. Play Advertisement
