The win leaves Hong Kong on the brink of qualification ahead of their final group tie against hosts Indonesia on Sunday, while Kyrgyz Republic will meet India.
Kyrgyz Republic 0-4 Hong Kong, China
Kyrgyz Republic were the quicker to settle with Kenzhebubu Yrysbek Kyzy shooting straight at
Hong Kong keeper Ng Cheuk Wai after exchanging passes with Nagima Turalieva.
Hong Kong responded with Cheung Wai Ki firing a grounded effort straight at Dilnaz Zhenishbek, before the Kyrgyz Republic keeper stopped Chan Wing Sze’s powerful drive from distance.
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The East Asian side slowly began to exert their influence with Tsang Lai Mae Halasan testing Zhenishbek with a lob meant for Yiu Hei Man at the far post, but the flight of the ball was too high for the Hong Kong No 4.
Kyrgyz Republic, looking for their first win, could not get out of the pressure cooker as Nursuluu Murzakulova was in the right place at the right time to make a goal line clearance to deny Cheung Wai Ki from the left flank, while Zhenishbek showed quick reflexes to deny Wong So Han.
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Hong Kong’s aggression finally paid off after Kyrgyz Republic conceded a penalty, with Cheung Wai Ki converting from the spot in the 12th minute.
The Central Asian side conceded again with seconds left on the clock after Wai Ki’s shot from outside the box bounced off Wai Yuen Ting and landed nicely for So Hoi Lam to apply a finish from close range.
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Hong Kong maintained their high-tempo approach after the break and extended their tally three minutes into the second half when Yuen Ting nutmegged her marker on the left before cutting the ball back for Wai Ki to finish.
Hong Kong pounced again in the 30th minute with Wai Ki cutting the ball across for Yuen Ting (pictured above) to score from inside the area to complete the win.
