HK open Asian Cup qualifiers with win
Hong Kong got off to a winning start in their Asian Cup qualifying campaign, withstanding a late rally by Afghanistan in a 2-1 victory. Goals from Wong Wai and Matt Orr before the half-hour mark gave the SAR a 2-0 lead going into the locker room. Afghanistan refused to go quietly in this Group D match in Kolkata. An 81st minute goal by Farshad Noor pulled his team to within one. But Hong Kong managed to hold on to open their Asian Cup qualifiers with a win in a group that also includes hosts India and Cambodia. The SAR next play on Saturday against Cambodia. Before the match against Afghanistan, a moment of silence was held for Hong Kong footballer Wong Chun-hin, 26, who died earlier this week.