In the Hong Kong Premier League on Saturday (April 12), Kitchee faced a heavy 4-0 defeat against Lee Man at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground.
The match started disastrously for Kitchee, conceding just three minutes in to fall behind 1-0. They looked for an equalizer, with Júnior attempting a powerful shot from outside the box, but it was saved. In the 31st minute, Lee Man doubled their lead with a well-executed free kick, leaving Kitchee trailing 2-0 at halftime.
After the break, Kitchee's Law Tsz Chun delivered a cross from the right, but Sherzod Temirov's header was narrowly tipped over the bar by the opposing goalkeeper. Kitchee then conceded two more goals in quick succession, in the 58th and 60th minutes. Despite Fynn Talley saving a one-on-one opportunity, Kitchee struggled to find the net, with Temirov's close-range shot and Luís Machado's effort hitting the crossbar.
In the end, Kitchee was unable to recover, suffering a disappointing 4-0 loss.