Come on, Hong Kong officials - show some passionate support for our heroic football team!
The city’s politicians stopped short of showing full support for the team as they managed a goalless draw against China in the World Cup qualifier
At a time of sharp political divisions and concerns about a lack of social cohesion, this surprise result against the national team should bring the community together.
It is therefore surprising that senior Hong Kong officials have seemed reluctant to show unbridled support for the team.
He said: “Both sides did their best and fully show their spirit of sports, which let spectators watch an exciting match. I appreciate the performance of Hong Kong and the national team and thank Hong Kong Football Association and organisations concerned for their efforts and arrangements.”
It is not clear from his comments whether he was even supporting Hong Kong.