AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023/ Hong Kong Coach Says His Side Will Benefit from Expertise Despite Elimination

Doha, January 23 (QNA) - Hong Kong football team head coach Jorn Andersen congratulated the Palestinian team after qualifying Tuesday for the round of 16 in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 for the first time in history. Andersen pointed out that the Palestinian team deserved the victory after scoring three goals, which elevated them to third place in the group. He talked about the great efforts made by Hong Kong players, adding that their entry to the pitch was primarily to achieve victory, but they surprisingly encountered a powerful competitor who played fervently to qualify for the upcoming stage. Andersen wished better participation in the future for Hong Kong after they were knocked out of the group stage in this edition, noting that the experience was vital through which the team acquired many experiences in terms of confronting powerful teams. There were vivid technical discrepancies between Hong Kong and the rest of the teams in this championship, Andersen acknowledged which gave the team further chances to grow in the future. (QNA)