Match report

Bhutan Stuns Hong Kong 2-0 in World Cup Asia Qualification

Bhutan
Bhutan
2–0
FT
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Oct 17, 2023

Bhutan stuns Hong Kong with a decisive 2-0 victory in their World Cup Asia Qualification clash, thanks to goals by C. Gyeltshen and L. Chogyal. Despite Hong Kong's early yellow card, Bhutan maintained their composure and secured a crucial win.

Key Facts

  • • Bhutan defeats Hong Kong 2-0 in World Cup Asia Qualification.
  • • C. Gyeltshen scores first goal at 29 minutes, assisted by Sherub Dorji.
  • • L. Chogyal secures second goal at 47 minutes, assisted by N. Wangdi.
  • • Hong Kong receives three yellow cards in the match, including Tan Chun-Lok, Awal Mahama, and C. R. Wu.

Lineups

Bhutan

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 19 Tse Ka-Wing
  • 21 Yue Tze-Nam
  • 13 Li Ngai-Hoi
  • 5 Helio
  • 12 Fernando
  • 10 W. Wong
  • 8 Tan Chun-Lok
  • 16 P. Chan Siu-Kwan
  • 9 M. Orr
  • 20 M. Udebuluzor
  • 17 Chan Shinichi

Substitutes

  • 1 H. Yapp
  • 18 Paulo Cesar
  • 2 A. Russell
  • 3 O. Gerbig
  • 7 Law Tsz-Chun
  • 11 Wong Tsz-Ho
  • 14 Poon Pui-Hin
  • 4 Yu Joy-yin
  • 23 Y. Ju
  • 6 C. R. Wu
  • 15 M. Awal
  • 22 Sun Ming-Him

Hong Kong

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Gurung
  • 15 N. Wangdi
  • 9 T. Dorji
  • 4 T. Norbu
  • 3 S. Dorji
  • 22 L. Chogyal
  • 14 K. Sonam
  • 6 D. Dorji
  • 16 T. Namgyel
  • 11 K. Wangchuk
  • 7 C. Gyeltshen

Substitutes

  • 19 G. Zangpo
  • 23 T. De Gea
  • 2 N. Tshering
  • 5 P. Dhendup
  • 10 B. Pradhan
  • 12 C. Tshewang
  • 18 K. Gyeltshen
  • 21 K. Chetrim
  • 8 D. Tshering
  • 13 P. Thinley
  • 20 O. Tshering
  • 17 T. Dorji

Timeline

  1. Bhutan
    29' Bhutan Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Gyeltshen · Assist: Sherub Dorji
  2. Hong Kong
    32' Hong Kong Card · Yellow Card
    Tan Chun-Lok
  3. Bhutan
    47' Bhutan Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Chogyal · Assist: N. Wangdi
  4. Hong Kong
    57' Hong Kong subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Dorji · On: T. Dorji
  5. Bhutan
    57' Bhutan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Orr · On: M. Awal
  6. Hong Kong
    65' Hong Kong Card · Yellow Card
    Awal Mahama
  7. Bhutan
    66' Bhutan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Chan Shinichi · On: Sun Ming-Him
  8. Hong Kong
    69' Hong Kong subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Sonam · On: D. Tshering
  9. Hong Kong
    79' Hong Kong Card · Yellow Card
    C. R. Wu
  10. Bhutan
    83' Bhutan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Li Ngai-Hoi · On: A. Russell
  11. Bhutan
    83' Bhutan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Fernando · On: Wong Tsz-Ho

Match Stats

Stat Bhutan Hong Kong
Fouls 4 7
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 16
Corners 5 10
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 4 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 9
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bhutan takes the lead early in the match with a goal from C. Gyeltshen, followed by a yellow card to Hong Kong's Tan Chun-Lok.
  • ▸ Bhutan doubles their lead through L. Chogyal's goal, maintaining control despite Hong Kong's substitutions and multiple yellow cards.