2023 HKFC Soccer Sevens explained
2023 HKFC Soccer Sevens, officially known as The HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens due to sponsorship reasons, was the 21st staging of the HKFC Soccer Sevens tournament. It was the first edition of the tournament since 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong.[1] [2]
Competing Teams
The draw for the tournament took place on 26 April 2023, and was adjudicated by former Premier League player Les Ferdinand.[3] [4] The final fixture list was finalised on 15 May 2023.[5]
Masters Tournament
Group A
- Wallsend Boys Club
- Ampcontrol Discovery Bay - Ho Kwok Chuen, Tita Chou, Luciano, Christian Annan, Aender, Steve McGurgan, David Jordan, Paul Crompton, Sammy Micke-Dongo, Mahenya Nasir, Nik Light[6]
- HKFC Chairman's Select
- Singapore FC Masters - Ronnie Smollett, Juma'at Jantan, Martin Rigby, Samuel Balls, Fazrul Nawaz, Liam Shotton, Neil Kee, Shahril Ishak, Neil Shonhard, Matt Hulen, Mike Hemmingway
- Singapore Cricket Club Masters - Tan Chun Hao, Gary Ong Junsheng, Sudhershen Hariram, Jerald Tan Wei Shu, John Norfolk, Mo Yasin, Kevin Ted Tze Yong, PJ Roberts, Rob Gulston, Martin Goerojo, Justin Madhavan
Group B
- Citi All Stars - Jamie Lawrence, Pascal Chimbonda, Paul Robinson, Will Hoskins, Sean Davis, Noel Hunt, Barry Hayles, Gary Alexander, Anton Robinson, Jamal Campbell-Ryce
- HKFC Masters
- - Cadu, Andre Amaral, Marijan Vlak, Luiz Antônio Romeiro, Caio Benício, Bruno Côrtes, Marcelo Konte, Rafinha, Daniel, Deyvid Sacconi, Bruno Bastos
- Kowloon Cricket Club Veterans
- Yau Yee League Masters
Main Tournament
Group A
- Aston Villa U21 - Todd Alcock, Mikell Barnes, Frankie Ealing, I-Lani Edwards, Omari Kellyman, Jack McDowell, Tommi O'Reilly, Charlie Pavey, Edward Rowe, James Wright[7]
- Rangers B - Lewis Budinauckas, Kelsey Ewen, Robbie Fraser, Connor Allan, Ben Williamson, Mackenzie Strachan, James Graham, Kai Kennedy, Connor Young, Robbie Ure
- Tai Po FC - Li Hon Ho, Tse Ka Wing, Fung Kwun Ming, Law Chun Ting, Chung Wai Keung, Luizinho, Chan Hiu Fung, Lee Ka Ho, Wong Cho Sum, Gabriel Cividini, Cheng Tsz Sum
- Yau Yee League Select
Group B
- Fulham U21 - Alfie McNally, Jay Williams, Idris Odutayo, Harvey Araujo, Georgios Okkas, Kristian Šekularac, Callum McFarlane, Oliver Sanderson, Terry Ablade, Martial Godo
- Kitchee - Ainikaer Maihemuti, Charlie Scott, Hélio, Cleiton, Ho Chun Ting, Tan Chun Lok, Jordon Brown, Cheng Chin Lung, Marco Pirie, Chang Kwong Yin, Chen Ngo Hin, Tsang Chun Hin
- MUST CPK
- Singapore FC - Santino Shepherd, Jack Cullinane, Zulfadli Zainal Abidin, Abdil Qaiyyim Mutalib, Tim Walter, Khairul Nizam, Joe Claridge, Michael Brook, Sam Taylor, Ales Melechovsky
Group C
- Newcastle United U21 - Max Thompson, Alex Murphy, Remi Savage, Matt Bondswell, Jordan Hackett, Nathan Carlyon, Jamie Miley, James Huntley, Amadou Diallo, Michael Ndiweni[8]
- Leicester City U21 - Chituru Odunze, Joe Wormleighton, Harvey Godsmark-Ford, Lewis Brunt, Brandon Cover, Deniche Hill, Kasey McAteer, Wanya Marçal-Madivadua, Kian Pennant, Tawanda Maswanhise[9]
- Hong Kong Football Club
- HKFC Captain's Select
Group D
- Brighton & Hove Albion U21 - Killian Cahill, Ruairi McConville, Benicio Baker-Boaitey, Benjamin Jackson, Jamie Mullins, Jack Hinchy, Leigh Kavanagh, Mark O'Mahony, Bailey Smith, Luca Barrington
- Queens Park Rangers B - Matteo Salamon, Steven Bala, Isaac Pitblado, Harun Hamid, Rayan Kolli, Deon Woodman, Hamzad Kargbo, Arkell Jude-Boyd, Joseph Ajose, Lorent Talla[10]
- Hong Kong U23 - Pong Cheuk Hei, Michael Wan, Chan Yun Tung, Yim Kai Cheuk, Yip Cheuk Man, Lai Hoi To, Lau Kwan Ching, Kwok Chun Nok, Tang In Chim, Lam Lok Yin, Ho Lung Ho, Ho Ka Chi, Lee Hok Him, Krisna Korani
- Singapore Cricket Club - Ethan Gomez, Timothy Tan, Indra Putra, Aarish Kumar, Azizi Rahman, Charles Stark, Lucas Lim, Joshua Tan, Justin Kong, Chang Guo Guang
Main Tournament - Group Stage
All times are Hong Kong Time (UTC+8)
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Masters Tournament - Group Stage
Group A
Group B
Final Stage
Main Cup
The top two teams from each group qualify for the Main Cup.
Final
Main Shield
The losing semi-finalists from the Main Cup compete in the Main Shield.
Final
Main Plate
The third and fourth placed teams from each group compete in the Main Plate.
Final
Masters Cup
The top two teams from each Masters group qualify for the Masters Cup.
Final
Masters Plate
The third and fourth placed teams in each Masters group compete in the Masters Plate.
Final
Notes and References
- Web site: Chan . Mike . 2023-02-06 . ‘Iconic’ Hong Kong Soccer Sevens returns in May after 4-year hiatus . 2023-04-27 . South China Morning Post . en.
- Web site: Chapman . Joseph . 2023-04-22 . Aston Villa to compete in tournament after four-year absence . 2023-04-27 . BirminghamLive . en.
- Web site: Chan . Kin-wa . 2023-04-26 . Les Ferdinand on hand for Soccer Sevens draw, tips Man City for title . 2023-04-27 . South China Morning Post . en.
- Web site: 27 April 2023 . All set for return of Soccer Sevens . 2023-04-27 . The Standard . en.
- Web site: Matches 2023 . 2023-05-16 . HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens . en-US.
- Web site: 24 May 2023 . Squad Announcements . 2023-05-25 . HK Soccer 7s on Twitter . en.
- Web site: 2023-05-25 . Aston Villa set for Hong Kong Soccer Sevens tournament . 2023-05-25 . Aston Villa Football Club.
- Web site: 2023-05-23 . Hong Kong Soccer Sevens - meet the squad . 2023-05-23 . Newcastle United Football Club . en.
- Web site: Jones . Sam . 23 May 2023 . City’s Youngsters Depart UK For Soccer Sevens . 2023-05-24 . www.lcfc.com . en.
- Web site: 2023-05-20 . QPR B to compete in HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens . 2023-05-21 . QPR . en.
