Football/EAFF: Hong Kong supporters turn out in force to see their side face China
27 December 2019 |
3:54 pm
Hong Kong faces off with China in Busan, South Korea, in a football match during the East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Football Championship 2019. Around 250 Hong Kong fans came along to cheer on their team, while just 20 China supporters were at the stadium to see their side win 2-0.
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