09/08/2023
The Jockey Club Youth Football Academy Summit -
Manchester United Academy U16 squad face Hong Kong, China U18 Representative Team in visitors¡¦ first friendly match
The first friendly match of the Jockey Club Youth Football Academy Summit was held tonight (9 August) at Mong Kok Stadium, with the Hong Kong, China U18 Representative Team playing against the visiting Manchester United Academy U16 team. Both teams played a spirited game, delivering a thrilling match for spectators. After a resilient display of teamwork by the local players, the game ended with a final score of 0 ¡V 3 to the Manchester United.
The match attracted over 4,500 spectators, who set the tone for a lively atmosphere. Manchester United legend Diego Forlán attended the match and local football fans had the chance of a lifetime to meet the hero. As a major event of the ¡§Happy Hong Kong¡¨ campaign, launched by the HKSAR Government, the match was accompanied by a variety of entertainment with game booths and performances for the public¡¦s enjoyment.
Organised by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, the Jockey Club Youth Football Academy Summit is being held in Hong Kong from 6 to 13 August. The Manchester United Academy U16 squad will play in the Summit¡¦s second friendly match against the Hong Kong, China Youth Select Team at Mong Kok Stadium on Saturday (12 August).
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has long been committed to local football development, and through football it aims to impact society in a positive way. Launched in 2017, the Jockey Club Youth Football Academy Summit is a collaboration between the Club, Manchester United and the Football Association of Hong Kong, China to encourage youth development, combining cultural exchange, creative inspiration and athletic training. It exposes participants to new people and ideas, widening their horizons. Through this experience, young people gain skills and inspiration as they ¡§Play Together, Learn Together and Train Together¡¨.
Photo captions
Photo 1: The first friendly match of the Jockey Club Youth Football Academy Summit was held on Wednesday evening at Mong Kok Stadium, with the Hong Kong, China U18 Representative Team playing against the Manchester United Academy U16 team.
Photo 2: Guests and players from both teams posed for a group photo before the first friendly match of the Jockey Club Youth Football Academy Summit.
Photo 3, 4: Manchester United legend Diego Forlán attended the match and received a warm welcome from fans.
Photo 5, 6: Both teams played a spirited game in front of an enthusiastic crowd of spectators who cheered on the players¡¦ thrilling performance throughout the match.
Photo 7: Manchester United Academy U16 team won the first friendly match of the Jockey Club Youth Football Academy Summit.
Photo 8, 9: As a major event of the ¡§Happy Hong Kong¡¨ campaign, launched by the HKSAR Government, the match at Mong Kok Stadium was accompanied by a variety of entertainment with game booths and performances for the public¡¦s enjoyment.
Photo 10, 11: A CARE team from The Hong Kong Jockey Club also attended to provide balloon twisting services. Their skillful balloon creations brought lots of joy and colour to the event.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the Government in combatting illegal gambling. In 2021/22, the Club returned a total of HK$33.6 billion to the community. This included HK$27.0 billion to the Government in duty, profits tax and Lotteries Fund contributions and HK$6.6 billion in approved charity donations. The Club is Hong Kong¡¦s largest single taxpayer and one of the city¡¦s major employers. Its Charities Trust is also one of the world's top ten charity donors. The Club is always ¡§riding high together for a better future¡¨ with the people of Hong Kong. Please visit www.hkjc.com.
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Photos can be downloaded from The Hong Kong Jockey Club website (http://corporate.hkjc.com/corporate/english/corporate-news/index.aspx).
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