Hundreds arrive early for first international at the new 50,000-seat stadium with a record crowd expected for Asian Cup qualifier
Hundreds of eager Hong Kong football fans flocked to Kai Tak Sports Park hours before the historic and sell-out AFC Asian Cup qualifier against India on Tuesday evening.
Tickets for the highly anticipated first match at the new 50,000-seat stadium were sold out well ahead of time, with fans spotted queuing up at Kai Tak Mall for jerseys and official merchandise.
The match, which kicks off at 8pm, will mark the first time the Hong Kong team has played an international match at its new home ground in front of an expected record-breaking attendance, with games previously played at the 40,000-seat Hong Kong Stadium.
Gordon Hui, a 20-year-old student from Hong Kong, voiced his unwavering support for the team, expressing hope of witnessing a victory on what promises to be a memorable occasion.
