Brazilian forward Detinho struck twice as the Hong Kong League XI stunned Guangdong 3-0 yesterday for the biggest winning margin against their neighbours in the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup.
Hong Kong have got one hand on the trophy after running riot in the home leg at Hong Kong Stadium thanks to the two goals from the strapping South China forward.
His clubmate Maxwell Silva claimed the other goal for Hong Kong, who have a great opportunity to win back-to-back trophies after taking the previous Interport 4-3 on aggregate in January.
Hong Kong had never before beaten Guangdong by three clear goals and they take the big cushion to Foshan on Sunday for the second leg of the annual fixture, which is being held for the 30th year.
Hong Kong FA chairman Brian Leung Hung-tak stood proud after the match, saying the local squad proved their class against Guangdong, who were represented by Guangzhou Pharmaceutical.
'It was always our intention to entertain the spectators with our football. We wanted our best squad to play in this competition to please the fans and also because it was the cup's 30th anniversary. I think we entertained today,' said Leung.
