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

· 2nd Leg - Hong Kong advance 4-2 on aggregate

Bhutan

28': Chencho Gyeltshen
47': Lobzang Chogyal

FT
2 - 0
2nd Leg - Hong Kong advance 4-2 on aggregate

Hong Kong

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 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 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

Bhutan Substitutes:

Chimi Tshewang, Nima Tshering, Bikash Pradhan, Tsenda Dorji, Tobgay De Gea, Karma Chetrim, Phub Thinley, Dawa Tshering, Kinley Gyeltshen, Orgyen Wangchuk Tshering, Pema Dhendup, Gyeltshen Zangpo.

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	Matthew Orr

Hong Kong Substitutes:

Wu Chun-Ming, Mahama Awal, Gerbig Oliver, Poon Pui Hin, Tsz-Chun Law, Paulo César, Sun Ming-Him, Yingzhi Ju, Andy Russell, Tsz-Ho Wong, Hung-Fai Yapp.

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