Eastern Long Lions beat R&F to win Hong Kong FA Cup and claim a place in AFC Cup
- Clayton Afonso and Everton Camargo strike to give Lee Chi-kin’s team victory
Eastern Long Lions moved a step closer to the domestic treble this season after lifting the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over R&F in a final played behind closed doors at Hong Kong Stadium on Monday.
Goals by Clayton Afonso, a header following a Wong Wai corner kick, and Everton Camargo’s half-volley, both in the second half, was the difference as Eastern collected their first major silverware in four seasons.
They are also chasing the league championship and the Senior Shield in what remains of this season.
“The FA Cup is part of our plan from the beginning of the season because the champions can represent Hong Kong in the 2021 regional cup competition and we are so happy to have made it,” said manager Lee Chi-kin.
Football venues in Hong Kong remain closed but local Premier League fixtures can go ahead.
“It was a tough game for the boys against a strong opponent and the difficult weather but thanks to their unselfish work and determination, we came out the eventual winners.”
Eastern, who last clinched a league and cup double in 2016 as Premier League and Senior Shield champions, will now take on Lee Man in the same cup final at Mong Kok Stadium on Friday for their second title of the season.
