Experience the key in Hong Kong league title run-in between Kitchee and Pegasus
Kitchee have league in sight as Pegasus hope for an upset after early FA Cup exit last week
Experience holds the key to success as the championship title race closes in when Kitchee face Sun Pegasus in the BOCG Life Premier League at Mong Kok Stadium on Saturday.
Having overcome rivals Eastern 4-0 in their last match, leaders Kitchee can take a major step towards a second league trophy in a row if they can beat Pegasus.
"The title race is running towards the final stages and I strongly believe our experience can see us through in this important period," said Kitchee midfield powerhouse Lam Ka-wai.
The title race is running towards the final stages and I strongly believe our experience can see us through in this important period
"It's all about consistency and we have the experience of handling situations like this before. This will certainly give us an advantage over our competitors."
After the stunning win over Eastern, Kitchee moved top of the table, one point clear of both Eastern and Pegasus.
Coach Jose Molina reiterated that if they won all six remaining matches they will lift a seventh league title in the club's history. And they have a great chance of making it as the five other matches will be against teams outside the "Big Four".Although Kitchee will be missing suspended striker Borja Rubiato today, Lam said they had sufficient manpower to cope.
"We still have quality strikers such as [Juan] Belencoso and [Jordi] Tarres, and both of them can smell goals inside the penalty box," said Lam. "Kitchee have become more direct in attack."