Kwok Ka Ming
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Kwok Ka Ming MBE
, JP
is a famous soccer
expert from Hong Kong
.
where he played in the school basketball and table tennis team. He joined the Hong Kong Football Association
junior training course in 1965. Kwok Ka Ming joined Hong Kong first division team Hong Kong Rangers
at the age of 18. He played at the right side of midfield for both Rangers and Hong Kong in the 1970s. He retired from playing in 1980, when he was just 30 years old.
He was award the "10 Outstanding Youths of Hong Kong" award in 1977 for his contribution to Hong Kong soccer, along with famed Hong Kong movie director Michael Hui
.
, his and the team's finest hour was definitely the famous upset victory against China
by 2-1 at the Workers Stadium
in Beijing
, China on May 19, 1985, during a 1986 FIFA World Cup
qualifying game.
Although the two teams drew 0-0 in their first match in Hong Kong, China was considered to be stronger and was the clear favourite to win the group. Due to superior goal difference, China only needed a draw to proceed to the next round. However, a stunning 20 yard freekick by Cheung Chi Tak
(張志德) opened the scoring. China replied with Tang Xiaodong (唐曉東)'s goal but another well taken goal by Ku Kam Fai
(顧錦輝) sealed the win for Hong Kong and sent China out of the 1986 World Cup.
The loss to Hong Kong delayed China's World Cup entry for another 16 years before they finally appeared in Korea Japan 2002. After the game, Chinese fans rioted outside the stadium, while the Hong Kong team received a heroes' welcome at the Kai Tak Airport
.
The victory was passionately remembered by Hong Kong soccer fans as "The 519 Victory".
for two home and away ties in the second qualifying round. Kwok led the team to Japan but lost 3-0.
For the return leg at the Hong Kong Stadium
, the match was completely sold out but the Hong Kong team missed a penalty and lost again to Japan by 2-1.
, a member of The FIFA Technical Study Group.
Order of the British Empire
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, JP
Justice of the Peace
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is a famous soccer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
expert from Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
.
Early life
Kwok graduated from St. Francis Xavier's CollegeSt. Francis Xavier's College
St. Francis Xavier's College is a Catholic Secondary School for boys, located in Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The school in Kowloon was founded in 1955...
where he played in the school basketball and table tennis team. He joined the Hong Kong Football Association
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 :...
junior training course in 1965. Kwok Ka Ming joined Hong Kong first division team Hong Kong Rangers
Hong Kong Rangers
Hong Kong Rangers Football Club , is a Hong Kong football club and plays in Hong Kong Second Division League. It won the Hong Kong League once, the Senior Challenge Shield 4 times, the FA Cup twice.The club was once played under the name Biu Chun...
at the age of 18. He played at the right side of midfield for both Rangers and Hong Kong in the 1970s. He retired from playing in 1980, when he was just 30 years old.
He was award the "10 Outstanding Youths of Hong Kong" award in 1977 for his contribution to Hong Kong soccer, along with famed Hong Kong movie director Michael Hui
Michael Hui
Michael Hui Koon-Man is a Hong Kong comedian, scriptwriter and director. He is the eldest of the four Hui brothers who remain three of the most prominent figures in the Hong Kong entertainment circle during the 1970s and the 1980s...
.
May 19, 1985
Kwok later became the coach of the Hong Kong soccer 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....
, his and the team's finest hour was definitely the famous upset victory against China
China national football team
The China PR national football team is the national association football team of the People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association...
by 2-1 at the Workers Stadium
Workers Stadium
The Workers Stadium , often called Gongti or Gong Ti, is a multi-purpose stadium in the Chaoyang District of north-eastern Beijing, China. It is mostly used for football matches...
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, China on May 19, 1985, during a 1986 FIFA World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
qualifying game.
Although the two teams drew 0-0 in their first match in Hong Kong, China was considered to be stronger and was the clear favourite to win the group. Due to superior goal difference, China only needed a draw to proceed to the next round. However, a stunning 20 yard freekick by Cheung Chi Tak
Cheung Chi Tak
Cheung Chi Tak is a former Hong Kong football player. His nickname was "Little Ghost" .-Early career:He made his professional debut in 1977 with Hong Kong Rangers FC. When his club went down to 2nd division in 1978, he moved to Caroline Hill.-Club career:In 1981 he moved to Eastern AA and then to...
(張志德) opened the scoring. China replied with Tang Xiaodong (唐曉東)'s goal but another well taken goal by Ku Kam Fai
Ku Kam Fai
Ku Kam Fai is a former Hong Kong professional footballer and he is now one of the assistant coaches of South China. His nickname is Muk Tsui Fai ....
(顧錦輝) sealed the win for Hong Kong and sent China out of the 1986 World Cup.
The loss to Hong Kong delayed China's World Cup entry for another 16 years before they finally appeared in Korea Japan 2002. After the game, Chinese fans rioted outside the stadium, while the Hong Kong team received a heroes' welcome at the Kai Tak Airport
Kai Tak Airport
Kai Tak Airport was the international airport of Hong Kong from 1925 until 1998. It was officially known as the Hong Kong International Airport from 1954 to 6 July 1998, when it was closed and replaced by the new Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok, 30 km to the west...
.
The victory was passionately remembered by Hong Kong soccer fans as "The 519 Victory".
1986 FIFA World Cup Asia Qualifying Play offs
Hong Kong thus earned the right to play JapanJapan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
for two home and away ties in the second qualifying round. Kwok led the team to Japan but lost 3-0.
For the return leg at the 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...
, the match was completely sold out but the Hong Kong team missed a penalty and lost again to Japan by 2-1.
Other tournaments
He has been, for many different tournaments, including the 2006 FIFA World Cup2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
, a member of The FIFA Technical Study Group.