After Hong Kong’s loss against Thailand on October 11th, the team aimed to do better in Indonesia on October 16th. They got away with a 1-1 draw, as it seems that Gary White may need some more time to adjust the team to his playing philosophy.
Yapp Hung Fai: 6.5/10
Did okay except for the conceded goal, made some good saves before being subbed off in the second half.
Dani Cancela: 6/10
Supported the attack well, but was beaten several times by the Indonesian winger.
Festus Baise: 7.5/10
Continued his solid performance, couldn’t prevent the goal, but scored the equalizer and became Hong Kong’s oldest goalscorer internationally.
Tong Kin-man: 6.5/10
Failed to convert Nakamura’s cross into a goal in the 11th minute, but did okay in defending for the rest of the match.
Andy Russell: 6.5/10
Should have done something to prevent the goal with his aerial ability. Tested the Indonesian keeper twice with two threatening headers in first-half stoppage time and improved in the second half.
Huang Yang: 6/10
Did okay, but couldn’t really impress, improved slightly after the break.
Tan Chun-lok: 7/10
Good work rate. Won a couple of possessions for the team, defended well, but couldn’t do much in attack. Should he be the regular first pick for Hong Kong’s defensive midfield position?
Yuto Nakamura: 6.5/10
Did well in his debut, provided some good crosses and set pieces on the left.
Jaimes McKee: 6/10
Worked hard as usual, but felt like he was a bit lost in the first half. Improved in the second half by involving in several counter-attacks.
Paul Olivier Ngue: 6/10
The target man won some challenges in the air, but looked a bit tired and failed to deliver.
Alex Akande: 6.5/10
Did well by pressing up front, won a few possessions from the Indonesian defenders, but was then subbed.
Subs
Giovane Alves Da Silva: 6/10
Failed to impress. Was hungry to score and almost did it with a header in the late second half. Needs more time to prove himself.
Sandro: 7/10
Looked lively and protected the ball, created a few chances and made the assist.
Wong Wai: 6.5/10
Supported the team with quality set pieces and crosses.
Yue Tze-nam: N/A
Had little time to make an impression.
Leung Nok-hang: N/A
Had little time to make an impression.
Wang Zhenpeng: 6.5/10
Made some saves in the second half and didn’t make a mistake.
