Bhutan vs Hong Kong, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, First Round
· 2nd Leg - Hong Kong advance 4-2 on aggregateAbout
Bhutan are hosting Hong Kong
at Changlimithang National Stadium, Thimphu, Bhutan, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC.
Match Commentary
- 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 National Stadium
Location: Thimphu, Bhutan
Attendance: 5,300
Venue: Changlimithang National Stadium
Location: Thimphu, Bhutan
Attendance: 5,300
Line-Ups
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 |
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  |
| 10 | Wai Wong |
| 16 | Chan Siu Kwan |
| 20 | Michael Udebuluzor |
| 17 | Shinichi Chan |
| 9 | Matt Orr |
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