FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

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

· 2nd Leg - Hong Kong advance 4-2 on aggregate
  • 28': Chencho Gyeltshen
  • 47': Lobzang Chogyal
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2 - 0
2nd Leg - Hong Kong advance 4-2 on aggregate

About

Bhutan are hosting Hong Kong at Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu, Bhutan, 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.
  • 28': Goal! Bhutan 1, Hong Kong, China 0. Chencho Gyeltshen (Bhutan) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sherub Dorji.
  • 32': Tan Chun Lok Mark (Hong Kong, China) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+3': First Half ends, Bhutan 1, Hong Kong, China 0.
  • 45': Second Half begins Bhutan 1, Hong Kong, China 0.
  • 47': Goal! Bhutan 2, Hong Kong, China 0. Lobzang Chogyal (Bhutan) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nima Wangdi.
  • 57': Substitution, Bhutan. Tsenda Dorji replaces Dorji Dorji.
  • 57': Substitution, Hong Kong, China. Mahama Awal replaces Matt Orr.
  • 57': Substitution, Hong Kong, China. Wu Chun Ming replaces Wong Wai.
  • 65': Mahama Awal (Hong Kong, China) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 66': Substitution, Hong Kong, China. Sun Ming Him replaces Chan Shinichi.
  • 69': Substitution, Bhutan. Dawa Tshering replaces Karma Sonam.
  • 79': Wu Chun Ming (Hong Kong, China) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 83': Substitution, Hong Kong, China. Andy Russell replaces Li Ngai Hoi.
  • 83': Substitution, Hong Kong, China. Wong Tsz Ho replaces Fernando.
  • 90'+6': Second Half ends, Bhutan 2, Hong Kong, China 0.
  • 0': Match ends, Bhutan 2, Hong Kong, China 0.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Venue: Changlimithang Stadium
Location: Thimphu, Bhutan
Attendance: 5,300

Line-Ups

BHU Bhutan (4-1-4-1)

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

HKG Hong Kong (4-3-3)

No. Name
19 Ka-Wing Tse (GK)
13 Ngai Hoi Li
5 Helio
12 Fernando Baiano
21 Tze-Nam Yue
8 Chun-Lok Tan Yellow Card
10 Wai Wong
16 Chan Siu Kwan
20 Michael Udebuluzor
17 Shinichi Chan
9 Matthew Orr

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