South China's duo joins Yokohama F. Marinos (5-Aug-2007)
South
China's Lai Man-fei and Chan Ka-chun has signed a one-year deal joining
J-League giants Yokohama F. Marino as a part of the SCAA-Marinos exchange
programme yesterday. Lai and Chan, are the most talents players among the
Caroliner's youths, will be trained with the Marino's top team in the
upcoming season. Marinos manager Hiroshi Hayano think that the duo were
stability and solidity playing in a defensive role. They will be selected
for the upcoming J-League competition if their abilities and performance
satisfied the team. "It's a new experience for me and a great opportunity
for me to go to Japan." said Lai. Meanwhile, South China's signing of former
Japanese International striker Takayuki Suzuki from the Marinos will be
announced within a week.
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Portsmouth lift Barclays Cup (28-Jul-2007)
Portsmouth
wins the Barclays Asia Trophy 2007 after beating Liverpool 4-2 in a penalty
shootout at Hong Kong stadium overnight. After playing 90 minutes without
scoring, the match immediately went to penalty kicks that saw Portsmouth's
Matthew Taylor, Lomana Lua Lua, Hermann Hreidarsson and Nico Kranjcar all scored
in, while Liverpool's Fernando Torres and Yossi Benayoun missed shots.
Earlier, Fulham beat South China 4-1 to grab third place of the tournament.
Flavio Barros scored the only goal for the Caroliners in the 56th minute.
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Liverpool beat South China 3-1 (25-Jul-2007)
Liverpool
advanced to the Barclays Asia Trophy final after beating South China 3-1 at
Hong Kong stadium overnight. The first goal was scored by John Riise in the
10th minute with a fury free kick. The visitors added the second after Xabi
Alonso scored a penalty kick in the 28th minute. However, South China
captain Li Haiqiang found the net by curving the ball from 40-yards into the
top left corner in the 35th minute. In the second half, Liverpool extended
its lead after Daniel Agger struck from a close range in the 74th minute.
Earlier, Porthsmouth edged Fulham 1-0 with Zimbabwean striker Benjani
Mwaruwari scoring the only goal of the
match.
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China-Hong Kong XI win Reunification Cup (2-Jul-2007)
China-Hong
Kong XI team beat FIFA World Stars 2-0 in the the 10th Anniversary
Reunification Cup at Hong Kong stadium yesterday. In front of 40,000
attendance, the visitors were not fit enough for the game and Hong Kong's
rising star Lo Kwan-yee helped the hosts to take control of the midfield. In
the 41st minute, Zhao Xuri walloped the opener from 30 yards after veteran
left-back Poon Yiu-cheuk dribbled through the heart of the visitors defence.
Then, Shao Jiayi made it 2-0 in the second half after rifling in a
left-footed shot from 35 yards. Earlier, Miroslav Klose and Hamit Altintop
helped Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Brazilian champions Sao Paulo
2-1.
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Tycoon Carson Yeung swoops on Premiership (10-Jul-2007)
Carson
Yeung, boss of Grandtop International Holdings Ltd., has becomes the single
largest shareholder of the English Premiership club Birmingham City after
buying a 29.9 per cent stake. Yeung's presence on the Birmingham board
suggests the club will have more financial muscle to compete in the
Premiership. There could also be benefit for the blues to expand their fan
base in Asia. "This is the first time for a Hong Kong people to buy an
English Premier League team" said Phillip Lee, secretary of Hong Kong
Rangers. "He is a successful businessman and will bring us a new concept on
football management." Meanwhile, Birmingham have completed the signing of
French international midfielder Olivier Kapo from Italian Serie A giants
Juventus.
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China-Hong Kong XI win Reunification Cup (2-Jul-2007)
China-Hong
Kong XI team beat FIFA World Stars 2-0 in the the 10th Anniversary
Reunification Cup at Hong Kong stadium yesterday. In front of 40,000
attendance, the visitors were not fit enough for the game and Hong Kong's
rising star Lo Kwan-yee helped the hosts to take control of the midfield. In
the 41st minute, Zhao Xuri walloped the opener from 30 yards after veteran
left-back Poon Yiu-cheuk dribbled through the heart of the visitors defence.
Then, Shao Jiayi made it 2-0 in the second half after rifling in a
left-footed shot from 35 yards. Earlier, Miroslav Klose and Hamit Altintop
helped Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Brazilian champions Sao Paulo
2-1.
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