7 Nov 2016

Sport: Guam footballers lose in Hong Kong

12:21 pm on 7 November 2016

Guam have suffered a 3-2 defeat against Hong Kong in their opening match of the men's East Asian Cup second round.

Alex Tayo Akande gave the hosts the lead on 19 minutes with a headed effort before Alessandro Ferreira Leonardo doubled their advantage three minutes later.

Akande made it 3-0 from the penalty spot midway through the second half before Matao captain Jason Cunliffe got the visitors on the score-sheet with a second chance header, with 16 minutes remaining.

Matao captain Jason Cunliffe looks for an opening against Hong Kong.

Matao captain Jason Cunliffe looks for an opening against Hong Kong. Photo: Guam Football Association

Shane Malcolm then latched onto Cunliffe's free kick to cut the deficit to 3-2 in the 81st minute but Guam were unable to find an equaliser.

Guam's next match is against North Korea, who defeated Chinese Taipei 2-0.

Guam line-up before their EAFF Cup match against Hong Kong.

Guam line-up before their EAFF Cup match against Hong Kong. Photo: Guam Football Association