Hong Kong coach Liu Chun-fai conceded they would be fighting a losing battle in the return leg of their 2014 World Cup Asian Zone qualifier against Saudi Arabia at Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground tonight.
With his side having lost the away leg 3-0 in Dammam on Sunday, Liu (pictured) said the odds were heavily stacked against them, despite having home advantage.
'They are the better side, there's no doubt about that,' he said. 'We don't really have a chance of moving into the next round. Our aim is to play a good match in front of our home fans and, if possible, sneak a 1-0 win which would be a good result.'
Liu (pictured) said they had to be patient and not throw caution to the wind too early.
'They are quick and strong. We need to take a cautious approach and wait for the best time to launch attacks. But our defence must be firm and avoid making any silly mistakes so we can have a chance to beat them,' said the coach.
Fullback Wong Chin-hung was called up yesterday to replace Cheung Kin-fung, who has been sick since his return from the first leg in Saudi Arabia.