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AFC Champions League 2: Inspired Tai Po fighting for Hong Kong’s reputation
['Paul Mcnamara']
South China Morning Post
Midfielder Remi Dujardin said Tai Po would be fighting for the honour of Hong Kong football when they enter the lion’s den at Cong An Hanoi on Thursday.
AdvertisementAfter beating Macarthur for a winning start to their AFC Champions League Two campaign a fortnight ago, the Hong Kong champions’ continental quest is about to grow tougher on their visit to the Vietnamese cup holders’ 22,500 capacity Hang Day Stadium.
“This is massive for the club … and the coach insists we’re not just representing a district, we’re playing for Hong Kong,” Dujardin said.
Remi Dujardin (left) and teammate Nicholas Benavides share a joke after their side’s Senior Shield win over Lee Man.
Photo: Tai PoWhile Tai Po’s resurgence is in its infancy, the 57-year-old Lee has assembled a squad packed with power, speed, skill and no little resilience.