Hong Kong vs Bhutan, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, First Round

· 1st Leg

Hong Kong

10': Michael Udebuluzor
16': Michael Udebuluzor
28': Shinichi Chan
35': Tenzin Norbu (OG)

FT
4 - 0
1st Leg

Bhutan

About

Hong Kong are hosting Bhutan at Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC.

Match Timeline

0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
0': First Half begins.
10': Goal! Hong Kong, China 1, Bhutan 0. Michael Udebuluzor (Hong Kong, China) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Wong Wai.
16': Goal! Hong Kong, China 2, Bhutan 0. Michael Udebuluzor (Hong Kong, China) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Wong Wai.
28': Goal! Hong Kong, China 3, Bhutan 0. Chan Shinichi (Hong Kong, China) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Everton Camargo.
35': Own Goal by Tenzin Norbu, Bhutan. Hong Kong, China 4, Bhutan 0.
40': Substitution, Bhutan. Karma Sonam replaces Dorji Dorji.
45'+4': First Half ends, Hong Kong, China 4, Bhutan 0.
45': Second Half begins Hong Kong, China 4, Bhutan 0.
63': Substitution, Hong Kong, China. Matt Orr replaces Tan Chun Lok Mark.
64': Substitution, Hong Kong, China. Ju Yingzhi replaces Wong Wai.
64': Substitution, Hong Kong, China. Wu Chun Ming replaces Chan Siu Kwan.
66': Substitution, Hong Kong, China. Law Tsz Chun replaces Everton Camargo.
71': Substitution, Bhutan. Phurpa Wangchuk replaces Chencho Gyeltshen.
72': Sherub Dorji (Bhutan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
75': Substitution, Hong Kong, China. Sun Ming Him replaces Michael Udebuluzor.
90'+6': Second Half ends, Hong Kong, China 4, Bhutan 0.
0': Match ends, Hong Kong, China 4, Bhutan 0.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Venue: Hong Kong Stadium
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Attendance: 10,259

Line-Ups

Hong Kong (4-3-3)

No.	Name
1	Hung-Fai Yapp (GK)
5	Helio
4	Vas Nuñez
17	Shinichi Chan
21	Tze-Nam Yue
8	Chun-Lok Tan
16	Chan Siu Kwan
10	Wai Wong
20	Michael Udebuluzor
12	Fernando Baiano
11	Everton Camargo

Hong Kong Substitutes:

Gerbig Oliver, Wu Chun-Ming, Paulo César, Yingzhi Ju, Sun Ming-Him, Matthew Orr, Ka-Wing Tse, Mahama Awal, Poon Pui Hin, Andy Russell, Tsz-Chun Law, Ngai Hoi Li.

Bhutan (4-3-3)

No.	Name
1	Hari Gurung (GK)
4	Tenzin Norbu
9	Tenzin Dorji
3	Sherub Dorji
15	Nima Wangdi
22	Lobzang Chogyal
11	Kinga Wangchuk
16	Tshelthrim Namgyel
7	Chencho Gyeltshen
17	Tsenda Dorji
6	Dorji

Bhutan Substitutes:

Karma Chetrim, Bikash Pradhan, Karma Sonam, Pema Dhendup, Jigdrel Wangchuk, Tobgay De Gea, Phub Thinley, Chimi Tshewang, Phurpa Wangchuk, Nima Tshering, Gyeltshen Zangpo, Phuntsho Jigme.

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