Striker Daniel McBreen leads AFC Cup play-off charge for South China
Australian scores both goals in Caroliners 2-0 win over Eastern
Inspired by striker Daniel McBreen, South China moved into the final of a play-off for the AFC Cup with a 2-0 victory over Eastern on Thursday night.
The towering Australian played probably his best domestic match since joining the Hong Kong heavyweights in January, notching both goals at Mong Kok Stadium.
This is the first time I have scored two goals in a home match and it is an important win for us
"This is the first time I have scored two goals in a home match and it is an important win for us," said McBreen, who also paid tribute to teammates. "When your mentality is right, you play well and we proved it tonight."
The 38-year-old, who will be out of contract next month, said: "I am happy to stay here, but we still have two important matches coming up and let's finish them first before talking about any contract."
South China now await the winners of another play-off, between Sun Pegasus and YFCMD tomorrow, for a place in the 2016 AFC Cup. The play-off final will be on May 30.
For Eastern, it was their second defeat in a row after losing to Kitchee in the FA Cup final.
"It was hard for the boys as they had to regroup in a short period of time and play again," said Eastern assistant director Au Wai-lun.