2007–08 in Hong Kong football
The 2007–08 season in Hong Kong football, starting July 2007 and ending June 2008:
Overview
- 2008 Summer Olympics qualification.
- Shek Kip Mei promoted and renamed to Workable.
- Eastern was to be relegated from Second Division to Third 'A' Division by rule but was subsequently invited to promote to First Divisionafter obtaining sufficient sponsorship
Events
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Representative team
Hong Kong team
Hong Kong have gone through their 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, where they were knocked out in the Second Round.
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score1 | Comp | Hong Kong scorers | Match Report(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 October 2007 | Gianyar Stadium, Bali (A)
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 East Timor
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3–2 | WCQ | Cheng Siu Wai (2) | FIFA |
| 28 October 2007 | Hong Kong Stadium (H) | East Timor
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8–1 | WCQ | Lo Kwan Yee Chan Siu Ki (2) Cheung Sai Ho Cheng Siu Wai (2) Lam Ka Wai |
FIFA |
| 10 November 2007 | Hong Kong Stadium (H) |  Turkmenistan
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0–0 | WCQ | FIFA | |
| 18 November 2007 | Olympic Stadium (Ashkhabad) (A)
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Turkmenistan
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0–3 | WCQ | FIFA |
Hong Kong national under-23 football team
Hong Kong national under-23 football team this season is preparing for the 2009 East Asian Games to be hosted in Hong Kong.
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score1 | Comp | Hong Kong scorers | Match Report(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2008 | Stadion Radnika, Velika Gorica (A)
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NK Radnik
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1–4 | F | Kwok Kin Pong | HKFA (in Chinese) |
| 2 June 2008 | Zagreb (A) |  NK Zagreb
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2–4 | F | Yu Ho Pong Kwok Kin Pong |
HKFA (in Chinese) |
| 4 June 2008 | Stadion Varteks, Varaždin (A) | NK Varteks
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1–3 | F | Lau Ka Shing | HKFA (in Chinese) |
| 10 June 2008 | Zagreb (A) | NK Zagreb
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0–4 | F | – | HKFA (in Chinese) |
| 11 June 2008 | ? | NK Mladost Buzin
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5–2 | F | Lau Ka Shing (2) Lam Wan Kit Yeung Chi Lun (2) |
HKFA (in Chinese) |
| 15 June 2008 | Macau (A) |  Macau
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1–0 | HK-Macau | So Wai Chuen | HKFA (in Chinese) |
| 22 June 2008 | Hangzhou (N) | Jeollanam-do
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3–0 | F | Lau Ka Shing Yu Ho Pong Chan Ka Chun |
HKFA (in Chinese) |
| 24 June 2008 | Hangzhou (N) | Hangzhou Sanchao
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0–5 | F | HKFA (in Chinese) |
1 Hong Kong's score comes first.
Honours
| Competition | Winner | Details | Match Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Division | South China | First Division 2007–08
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Senior Shield
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Eastern
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Senior Shield 2007–08
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| FA Cup | Citizen | FA Cup 2007–08
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League Cup
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South China | League Cup 2007–08
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| Second Division | Mutual | Second Division 2007–08
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| Third 'A' Division | Wing Yee
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| Third 'District' Division | Shatin |
Asian clubs competitions
AFC Cup 2007
- Happy Valley - group stage
- Xiangxue Sun Hei / Convoy Sun Hei- quarter-final
AFC Cup 2008
- Kitchee- group stage
- South China - group stage
Hong Kong Top Footballer Awards
Hong Kong Top Footballer
Fans' Player of the Year
Hong Kong Footballer Awards (Best XI)
| Position | Nationality | Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | 
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Luciano
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Eastern
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| DF | 
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Cristiano Cordeiro | Convoy Sun Hei
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| DF | 
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Festus Baise | Citizen |
| DF |
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Lee Chi Ho | South China |
| MF |
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Edgar Aldrighi Júnior
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Wofoo Tai Po
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| MF | 
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Goran Stankovski | Kitchee
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| MF | 
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Li Haiqiang | South China |
| FW |
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Detinho | South China |
| FW |
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Giovane
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Convoy Sun Hei
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| FW |
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Rodrigo
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Eastern
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| FW |
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Wang Xuanhong | Citizen |
Best Youth Player
Kwok Kin Pong (South China)- Eastern)
Coach of the Year
Exhibition Matches
Barclays Asia Trophy 2007
Mission Hills Cup
| Mission Hills Invitation XI ( Kitchee Union) | 0–4 | FC Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| [1] [2] (in Chinese) |
Xavi  22' Eto'o 28' Henry 36' Giovani 83' |
Attendance: 23,792
The Citizen Athletic Association 60th Anniversary Invitation Football Match
J. League team Vissel Kobe
.
- Citizen vs Guangdong
- South China vs Vissel Kobe
| South China | 2-0 | Vissel Kobe |
|---|---|---|
| Yip Chi Ho 27' Li Haiqiang 74' |
Attendance: 4,413
LA Galaxy HK Invitation Football Match
Los Angeles Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|
| Detinho 45' Li 90' (pen.) |
Report (HKFA) Report (LA Galaxy) |
Gordon 61' Beckham 90' (pen.) |
| Penalties | ||
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5–4 | Beckham Vanney Vagenas Xavier Gordon |
CASH 10th Anniversary Soccer Day
- Pok Oi Hospital Charity Cup
| South China Invitation Team | 3 - 1 | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| 71' |
(HKFA Report) (MCFC Report) |
Hamann 15' |
- CASH 10th Anniversary Cup
Juventus | ||
|---|---|---|
| 45' |
(HKFA Report) (Juventus.com) |
Zebina 88' |
Transfer deals
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