Organisers hope a novel playing format will boost attendance at the Fortis Chinese New Year Cup at Hong Kong Stadium on February 17.
Three teams - reigning Asian club champions Pohang Steelers, of South Korea, and local sides Pegasus and Kitchee - will feature in a round- robin competition of three matches, each lasting 45 minutes.
'This format has been very successful in Europe, but is something new to local fans,' said Ken Ng Kin, of Kitchee, the organising club.
'As each match will be decided in 45 minutes, the teams have to attack and try to beat the opponents as quickly as possible. It should be very exciting to watch.'
The two local sides will kick off the night for the first match, followed by Pegasus against Steelers, with a Kitchee-Steelers match wrapping up the tournament.
Three points will be awarded for a victory, and one for a draw. The team with the highest points will walk away with US$20,000. A penalty shoot-out will be introduced to break a deadlock if necessary.