Hong Kong’s Kitchee looking for three points against Johor Darul Ta’zim in AFC Cup

Kitchee have vowed to take maximum points from their top-of-the-table group clash with Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta’zim in the AFC Cup on Tuesday night.

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Kitchee Lam Ka-wai surrounded by Chonburi players during their last Asia outing. Photos: SCMP Pictures

Published: 9:03pm, 16 Mar 2015

Kitchee have vowed to take maximum points from their top-of-the-table group clash with Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta’zim in the AFC Cup on Tuesday night.

Last year’s semi-finalists Kitchee face their biggest test of the competition so far against the Malaysian Super League winners, who top group F, at Mong Kok Stadium.

Our first aim is to reach the last 16, and the second aim is to move top of the table

Jose Molina, Kitchee manager

The local champions are not taking anything for granted as they look to strengthen their chances of winning the group.

Kitchee’s coach Jose Molina said the team have two objectives going into the game.

“We have pressure, but it’s not that huge on us. Our first aim is to reach the last 16, and the second aim is to move top of the table. It is important to be first in the group,” said Molina.

“Our last match in India was very difficult, but our players played well. We had a lot of chances to score.

Kitchee still have the domestic league title in their sights

“It will be a tough match [against Johor], but I always have confidence in my team.”

Kitchee got off to a flying start in group F with a 3-0 victory over Balestier Khalsa, of Singapore, in their opener last month.

Hong Kong’s Kitchee looking for three points against Johor Darul Ta’zim in AFC Cup

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Kitchee have vowed to take maximum points from their top-of-the-table group clash with Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta’zim in the AFC Cup on Tuesday night.

Kitchee have vowed to take maximum points from their top-of-the-table group clash with Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta’zim in the AFC Cup on Tuesday night.