Momentous victory can be repeated, says former Hong Kong star Ku Kam-fai
Players must work hard and believe in themselves if they are reproduce Hong Kong's famous World Cup win over China in 1985, says local great
Former Hong Kong great Ku Kam-fai has challenged the new generation of players to work harder and show more determination if they want to emulate him and his legendary giant-killing teammates.
Ku scored the winning goal for Hong Kong when they stunned China 2-1 in a World Cup qualifying match in Beijing in 1985.
No one would have expected we could return with a victory against the more powerful mainlanders on their home soil but we made it
The famous victory saw Hong Kong finish top of the group stage and reach the second stage of qualifiers for Mexico 86, though they were defeated by Japan in the next round.
"No one would have expected we could return with a victory against the more powerful mainlanders on their home soil but we made it," said Ku. "There is nothing impossible in soccer but you have to believe in yourself.
"But before you can achieve that, you have to prepare yourself well for the day to come and it involves a lot of sacrifices in terms of training, both physical and mental and a correct attitude in your profession."
Ku didn't want to compare his generation and the current national team, but said there is a difference in the players' attitude.