The Indian football team is set to face Hong Kong in a crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers match. This Group C encounter is scheduled for today, June 10, 2025, at the Kai Tak Stadium in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The game holds high stakes for both teams, as they aim for their first win in thequalifying campaign.
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Team News and Context
Both India and Hong Kong are in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, along with Singapore and Bangladesh. After Matchday 1, all four teams are level with one point each, as both games on March 25 ended in goalless draws. India drew with Bangladesh in Shillong, while Hong Kong secured a point against Singapore.
Only the group winner will automatically qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2027. India, who have qualified for two successive Asian Cups for the first time in 2023, are keen to continue their streak. Hong Kong also participated in the previous tournament, adding significance to this match.
India's head coach, Manolo Márquez, has expressed confidence in his team's preparations. He highlighted the benefit of having three weeks to prepare, split between Kolkata, Bangkok, and Hong Kong. Defender Konsham Chinglensana Singh echoed the coach's sentiment, stating the team is mentally and physically prepared.
Hong Kong will be playing its inaugural football match at the newly built 50,000-seater Kai Tak Stadium.
Head-to-Head Record
India and Hong Kong have a long-standing rivalry, having faced each other 24 times in all competitions. India holds the advantage with nine wins compared to Hong Kong's eight, with seven matches ending in a draw.
The last encounter between the two sides was in 2022, where India won 4-0 in Kolkata, with goals from Ishan Pandita, Manvir Singh, Sunil Chhetri, and Anwar Ali. However, India's away record in Hong Kong is poor, with only one win in 1957 in a friendly match.
Hong Kong's Preparation and Key Players
Hong Kong has a familiar face in their dugout, Ashley Westwood, who previously managed Bengaluru FC. Since taking charge in August 2024, Westwood has guided Hong Kong through a 12-game unbeaten run, with only one defeat. The team boasts several naturalized players, including Juninho, Stefano Pereira, and Sohgo Ichikawa.
In preparation for this qualifier, Hong Kong played a friendly against Manchester United FC, losing 1-3, and drew 0-0 with Nepal in a FIFA friendly.
India's Recent Form
India suffered a 2-0 defeat to Thailand. Manolo Marquez will have to make changes to the side. Subhasish Bose is ruled out due to injury.
