HK draw 2-2 with nine-man Guangdong in Chino's first game in charge

Hong Kong drew 2-2 with nine-man Guangdong in the first leg of the 44th Guangdong–Hong Kong Cup on Sunday, in caretaker coach Roberto "Chino" Losada's first match in charge following Ashley Westwood's departure.

The home side took the lead at Hong Kong Stadium in the 41st minute through Sun Ming-him. Guangdong turned the game around after halftime with goals from Chen Wei in the 53rd minute and Jiang Zhipeng in the 60th.

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Chen was sent off in the 61st minute for a second yellow card. Hong Kong leveled from the penalty spot five minutes later through Everton Camargo after Juninho was fouled in the box.

Guangdong went down to nine men when Huang Zishun received a second yellow in the 72nd minute. Hong Kong pressed for a winner but could not break through, with Juninho forcing a save in the 81st minute.

The second leg will be played in Guangdong on January 3.