HONG KONG, June 15, 2023 - The much-anticipated 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers have come to an end, and Hong Kong, China's soccer team has gone through several years of ups and downs to finally welcome the glory of the Asian Cup final round, according to Xinhua News Agency. Hong Kong Football Association Vice President Fok Kai Shan on the 15th excitedly congratulated the team on this historic achievement.
In the fierce competition in Group D, Hong Kong, China faced India, Cambodia and Afghanistan, with two wins and one loss, the team successfully ranked second in the group in the Asia Cup. Despite losing to India in the finale, the team's overall performance won the recognition of fans and experts.
In order to fulfill the dream of the Asian Cup final round, Hong Kong, China's team months in advance will launch an intense training, moving around many places to sharpen tactics. Fok Kai Shan said: "three consecutive battles, the players of the fighting spirit is touching, they seize every possible, 54 years after the return to the Asian Cup final round, this joy beyond words."
Looking ahead, Huo Qishan has high hopes for the team: "Next, the team needs to step up its training, improve its offensive and defensive strength and tactical layout, and get ready for the final stage of the Asian Cup next year. In the face of strong opponents, we need to be more and more courageous and strive to achieve good results."
Hong Kong, China has been on the stage of the Asian Cup three times, the first Asian Cup in 1956 to win the third place, 1964 and 1968 were ranked fourth and fifth respectively. The return to the final round will undoubtedly write a new chapter of glory. (Text/Weihua)
