First international football match at stadium provides ‘shot of confidence’ for potential growth, but must be capitalised on, analysts urge
Hong Kong should capitalise on the success of the Asian Cup qualifier at Kai Tak Stadium on Tuesday night by maximising the potential of the venue and engagement with business sectors to boost the economy, according to analysts.
A total of 42,570 football fans witnessed Hong Kong’s 1-0 victory over India, packing the stands with a sea of red and roaring chants as the team hosted an international match for the first time at the new stadium.
Vincent Cheng Wing-shun, vice-chairman of the major sports events committee, told a radio show on Wednesday that the game’s success showed it does not always take a foreign sports star or top singers to fill the stadium.
He also noted the affordable ticket price – as low as HK$80 – played a role.
