2008-09 in Hong Kong football
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On 9 July 2008, South China goalkeeper Zhang ChunhuiZhang Chunhui
Zhang Chunhui is a Hong Kong professional football player playing for Hong Kong First Division League team South China. He plays the position of goalkeeper and has established a solid first team position immediately after joining the club...
was sentenced imprisonment for 8 months due to inflicting grievous bodily harm upon another person. He injured a 17-year-old boy in Causeway Bay
Causeway Bay
Causeway Bay is a heavily built-up area of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, located on the Hong Kong Island, and covering parts of Wan Chai and Eastern districts. The Chinese name is also romanized as Tung Lo Wan as in Tung Lo Wan Road...
on 19 December 2007.
On 22 July 2008, HKFA
Hong Kong Football Association
The Hong Kong Football Association , often abbreviated to the HKFA, is the governing body of association football in Hong Kong. Its current chairman is Brian Leung Hung-Tak and its general secretary is Vincent Yuen Mun-Chuen.- History :...
confirmed the Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
team list for 2008-09
Hong Kong First Division League 2008-09
2008–09 Hong Kong First Division League season is the ninety-seventh since its establishment in 1908. It began on 6 September 2008, and is scheulded to end on 10 May 2009. The unveiling match was contested by the defending champions South China, and the runners-up of last season Citizen...
season. 13 teams will compete in the top division, among which TSW Pegasus
TSW Pegasus
TSW Pegasus Football Club is a football team in Hong Kong, formed in 2008. Its new head coach is Chan Hiu Ming, with Yeung Ching Kwong, Shum Kwok Pui and Leung Cheuk Cheung as assistant coaches.-History:...
and Xiangxue Eisiti will enter using competing membership, and they will need to sponsor one local cup competition each. There are two team name changes: Lanwa Redbull renamed to be Sheffield United and Wofoo Tai Po renames to be NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po.
On 2 September 2008, the 2008–09 season of Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
started at Hong Kong Stadium
Hong Kong Stadium
Hong Kong Stadium is the main sports venue of Hong Kong. Redeveloped from the old Government Stadium it reincarnated as Hong Kong Stadium in 1994...
, with the match between South China and Citizen, with Citizen drawing South China 1–1.
On 17 September 2008, South China head coach Tsang Wai Chung
Tsang Wai Chung
Tsang Wai Chung is a former Hong Kong professional footballer and he was head coach of South China and Hong Kong national football team.On 17 September 2008, Tsang asked to leave due to health reasons. He temporarily left the responsibility of head coach and worked as team adviser...
left his post.
Friendly matches
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Hong Kong representative football teamHong Kong national football team
The Hong Kong national football team , represents Hong Kong in international association football events such as the FIFA World Cup, AFC Asian Cup and East Asian Football Championship. The team is represented by the Hong Kong Football Association....
participated in 31st Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup
31st Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup
The 31st Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup was held on January 2009. Defending champions Hong Kong played against Guangdong at Yuexiushan Stadium on 1 January in the first leg and the second leg was played at Mong Kok Stadium on 4 January...
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Asian Cup qualifiers
Hong KongHong Kong national football team
The Hong Kong national football team , represents Hong Kong in international association football events such as the FIFA World Cup, AFC Asian Cup and East Asian Football Championship. The team is represented by the Hong Kong Football Association....
is going to play in their Asian Cup 2011 qualifying campaign
2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification
The 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification saw various countries take part to determine 10 spots to the final tournament in Qatar under the new qualification system set by the Asian Football Confederation ....
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Hong Kong Macau Interport
Honours
| Competition | Winner | Details |
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| First Division Hong Kong First Division League Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:... |
South China | First Division 2008–09 |
| Senior Challenge Shield | TSW Pegasus | Senior Challenge Shield 2008–09 Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield 2008–09 Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield 2008–09, officially named as Eisiti Senior Shield due to the competition's sponsorship by Shenzhen Xiangxue Eisiti FC, was the 107th season of one of the Asian oldest football knockout competition, Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield. It was a knockout... Beat Convoy Sun Hei 3–0 |
| FA Cup Hong Kong FA Cup Hong Kong FA Cup is a knockout cup competition in Hong Kong football, run by and named after The Hong Kong Football Association. The first edition of the competition was held in 1975, before then the cup was known as the Golden Jubilee Cup. The current season is the 33rd edition of the event... |
NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po | FA Cup 2008–09 Hong Kong FA Cup 2008–09 2008–09 Hong Kong FA Cup is the 35th season of Hong Kong FA Cup.-Calendar:-Bracket:The draw was made on 17 April 2009.-First round:------------... Beat TSW Pegasus 4–2 |
| League Cup Hong Kong League Cup The Hong Kong League Cup is an annual football competition contested by clubs in the Hong Kong First Division League. The cup was relaunched for the 2010-11 season after being discontinued in the 2009-10 season.-Format:... |
Convoy Sun Hei | League Cup 2008–09 Hong Kong League Cup 2008–09 Hong Kong League Cup 2008–09 is the 9th Hong Kong League Cup.All teams of Hong Kong First Division League 2008–09 will play in this competition.-Calendar:-Bracket:All times are local .-First round:-----------------Quarter-finals:... Beat TSW Pegasus 4–2 on penalties after 2–2 draw |
| Second Division Hong Kong Second Division League Hong Kong Second Division League is the second level of football league in Hong Kong, founded in 1909. The top two teams are promoted to the Hong Kong First Division League.-Competition format:... |
Shatin Shatin SA Shatin Sports Association is a sport club based in Sha Tin District of Hong Kong. Its football team is now in the Hong Kong Second Division League and played in the Hong Kong First Division League in the 2009-10 season... |
Second Division 2008–09 Hong Kong Second Division League 2008–09 Hong Kong Second Division League 2008–09 is the 95th season of a football league in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Second Division League.-From Second Division:Promoted to First Division* MutualRelegated to Third Division* Lucky Mile... |
| Third Division Final Hong Kong Third Division League Hong Kong Third Division League is the third and the lowest level of football competition under the organization of Hong Kong Football Association. It is divided into two parallel leagues: Hong Kong Third 'A' Division League and Hong Kong Third 'District' Division League... |
Tuen Mun Tuen Mun SA Tuen Mun Sports Association is a Hong Kong sports club based in Tuen Mun district of Hong Kong. Tuen Mun promoted to the Hong Kong First Division League in the season 2010–11 after the confirmation of the Hong Kong Football Association on 3 June 2010... |
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| Third Division "A" | Lucky Mile | |
| Third Division "District" | Tuen Mun Tuen Mun SA Tuen Mun Sports Association is a Hong Kong sports club based in Tuen Mun district of Hong Kong. Tuen Mun promoted to the Hong Kong First Division League in the season 2010–11 after the confirmation of the Hong Kong Football Association on 3 June 2010... |
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| Junior Challenge Shield | Shatin Shatin SA Shatin Sports Association is a sport club based in Sha Tin District of Hong Kong. Its football team is now in the Hong Kong Second Division League and played in the Hong Kong First Division League in the 2009-10 season... |
Beat Sham Shui Po Sham Shui Po SA Sham Shui Po Sports Association is a Hong Kong district sports association of Sham Shui Po District.-Honours:* Hong Kong Second Division League** Winners : 2010–11* Hong Kong Third Division League** Winners : 2009–10... 2–0 |
| HKFA 7-A-Side Competition | Convoy Sun Hei Team A | 2008–09 HKFA 7-A-Side Competition Beat Kitchee Kitchee Kitchee Sports Club is a Hong Kong sports club best known for its footballing exploits. The club was founded in 1931 and currently plays in Hong Kong First Division League.... Team B 1–0 |
First Division
| Rank | Player | Club | Goal(s) scored | ||||
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| League Hong Kong First Division League Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:... |
Shield | L.C. Hong Kong League Cup The Hong Kong League Cup is an annual football competition contested by clubs in the Hong Kong First Division League. The cup was relaunched for the 2010-11 season after being discontinued in the 2009-10 season.-Format:... |
FA Cup Hong Kong FA Cup Hong Kong FA Cup is a knockout cup competition in Hong Kong football, run by and named after The Hong Kong Football Association. The first edition of the competition was held in 1975, before then the cup was known as the Golden Jubilee Cup. The current season is the 33rd edition of the event... |
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| 1 |  GiovaneGiovane Alves da Silva Giovane Alves da Silva |Santa Catarina]], Brazil), commonly known as Giovane, is a Brazilian footballer, who plays as a striker for South China.-Club career:As of October 31, 2010-External links:* at convoysunhei.hk at Atleticoha.com.br... |
Convoy Sun Hei | 16 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 24 |
| 2 | Detinho Detinho José Wellington Bento dos Santos, commonly known as Detinho , is a Brazilian football player who is playing for the Hong Kong First Division League club Citizen.-Football career:... |
South China | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 3 | Sandro Alessandro Ferreira Leonardo Sandro, full name Alessandro Ferreira Leonardo is a Brazilian football player currently playing for Hong Kong First Division club Biu Chun Rangers.-Citizen:... |
Citizen | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 4 |  Guy Junior OndouaGuy Junior Ondoua Guy Junior Ondoua is a Cameroonian football player. He is currently playing for Biu Chun Rangers.-TSW Pegasus:Ondoua scored twice against Tuen Mun Progoal. He helped TSW Pegasus win the title by scoring two goals in the final against Sun Hei and was TSW Pegasus' leading goal scorer in the 2008-09... |
TSW Pegasus | 7 | 6 | – | – | 13 |
 Chan Siu KiChan Siu Ki Chan Siu Ki is a Hong Kong professional association football player who currently plays as a striker for South China AA. He is the all-time top scorer for the Hong Kong national football team with 29 goals. As he is capable of playing with either feet, he is sometimes tactically deployed as winger... |
South China | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
AFC Cup 2008
- Kitchee - Eliminated in group stage
- South China - Eliminated in group stage
AFC Cup 2009
- EasternEastern AAEastern Athletic Association is a football club and now plays in Hong Kong Third Division "A" League. It was a very successful team especially in the 1990s and was given the name 'Eastern Dynasty'. Eastern had originally competed in Second Division League during 2006/07 season and demoted to Third...
- Eliminated in group stage - South China - Quarter-finals
Hong Kong Top Footballers Awards
- Footballer of the Year: Lee Wai LimLee Wai LimLee Wai Lim is a Hong Kong football player, who currently plays as a forward for South China. He joined Tai Po FC in the 2003–04 season. He is the brother of TSW Pegasus player Lee Hong Lim.-Tai Po FC:...
(NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po) - Best Youth Footballer: Au Yeung Yiu ChungAu Yeung Yiu ChungAu Yeung Yiu Chung is a Hong Kong football player who currently plays for South China in Hong Kong First Division League. He is an attacking midfielder. He is renowned for his impressive dribbling skills and is being widely considered as the most talented local player in Hong Kong football at the...
(South China), Li Hon HoLi Hon HoLi Hon Ho , is a Hong Kong professional football player who plays as a goalkeeper for Hong Kong First Division League side Wofoo Tai Po.-Pegasus career:In 30 May 2010, Li joined the Pegasus since Yapp Hung Fai left the team....
(NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po) - Coach of the Year: Leslie Santos (Convoy Sun Hei)
- Top Footballers:
- Wong Chin HungWong Chin HungWong Chi Hung is a Hong Kong professional football player playing for Hong Kong First Division League side South China. His usual position isleft defender. He was transferred to South China together with teammate Yip Chi Ho from Rangers in 2007....
(TSW Pegasus / South China) - Li HaiqiangLi HaiqiangLi Haiqiang is a Hong Kong professional association football player, playing for Hong Kong First Division League club South China where he is currently the captain of the team...
(South China) - Lee Kin WoLee Kin WoLee Kin Wo is one of the most famous footballers in Hong Kong and his most usual position is right wing. He is voted as the Hong Kong Footballer of the Year for 3 times. His long hair is also a trademark for football fans....
(EasternEastern AAEastern Athletic Association is a football club and now plays in Hong Kong Third Division "A" League. It was a very successful team especially in the 1990s and was given the name 'Eastern Dynasty'. Eastern had originally competed in Second Division League during 2006/07 season and demoted to Third...
) - Xu DeshuaiXu DeshuaiXu Deshuai is a Chinese and Hong Kong footballer, who currently plays for South China in Hong Kong. He was born in Dalian but represents Hong Kong in international competition. He was a member of the Hong Kong East Asian Games football team in 2009 who won the East Asian Games gold medal.He wears...
(Citizen) - Edgar Aldrighi JúniorEdgar Aldrighi JúniorEdgar Aldrighi Júnior , also known as Dega, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Hong Kong First Division club South China, as a defensive midfielder, and also assistant coach.-Club career:...
(NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po) - Lee Hong LimLee Hong LimLee Hong Lim is a Hong Kong midfield football player, who currently plays for Woofo Tai Po, which he joined in the 2003–04 season. He is the brother of fellow Hong Kong footballer, Lee Wai Lim.-Early age:...
(NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po / TSW Pegasus) - Lee Wai LimLee Wai LimLee Wai Lim is a Hong Kong football player, who currently plays as a forward for South China. He joined Tai Po FC in the 2003–04 season. He is the brother of TSW Pegasus player Lee Hong Lim.-Tai Po FC:...
(NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po) - Tales SchutzTales SchützTales Schutz is a Brazilian football striker of German descent who is has played for AZAL PFC. He spent a year playing in Hong Kong First Division League with South China during 2006-07 season....
(South China) - ItaparicaManoel dos Santos FilhoManoel dos Santos Filho , commonly known as Itaparica, is a Brazilian football player who is now playing in TSW Pegasus. He plays as an attacking midfielder.-Club career:...
(TSW Pegasus) - Chan Siu KiChan Siu KiChan Siu Ki is a Hong Kong professional association football player who currently plays as a striker for South China AA. He is the all-time top scorer for the Hong Kong national football team with 29 goals. As he is capable of playing with either feet, he is sometimes tactically deployed as winger...
(South China) - GiovaneGiovane Alves da SilvaGiovane Alves da Silva |Santa Catarina]], Brazil), commonly known as Giovane, is a Brazilian footballer, who plays as a striker for South China.-Club career:As of October 31, 2010-External links:* at convoysunhei.hk at Atleticoha.com.br...
(Convoy Sun Hei)
ING Cup
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| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| 1 |  Netherlands U-23 |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 7 |
| 2 | Cameroon U-23 Cameroon national under-23 football team Cameroon Olympic football team represents Cameroon in international football competitions in Olympic Games. The selection is limited to players under the age of 23, except during the Olympic Games where the use of three overage players is allowed. The team is controlled by the Fédération... |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 |  Côte d'Ivoire U-23Côte d'Ivoire national under-23 football team -Final:-Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics:Ivory Coast- qualified for the 2008 Olympics. This African team representing Africa at the 2006 FIFA World Championships in Germany. It is one of the best teams in Africa. "We are one of the few African countries to have an organized youth league... |
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  USA U-23United States under-23 men's national soccer team The United States U-23 men's national soccer team, also known as the United States men's Olympic soccer team, is a youth soccer team operated under the auspices of U.S. Soccer. Its primary role is qualification into and competition at the quadriennial Olympic Football Tournament, the next of which... |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
- MVP award: Urby EmanuelsonUrby EmanuelsonUrby Vitorrio Diego Emanuelson is a Dutch footballer of Surinamese descent, who plays for Serie A club Milan. He plays as either a left midfielder or left back. Despite playing as a defender, he is best known for attacking attributes such as pace and dribbling.- AFC Ajax :Emanuelson is a product...