On Sunday, the 28th, Kitchee faced North District at Tsing Yi Sports Ground in the quarterfinals of the Senior Shield, suffering a 2-3 defeat.
Kitchee initially struggled defensively, conceding in the 40th minute when an unmarked North District player unleashed a shot from the center. Wang Zhenpeng managed to save the attempt, but the rebound fell to an opposing player who scored, putting Kitchee behind 0-1. However, just before halftime, Kitchee turned the tide by scoring two quick goals. In the 45th minute, Callum Beattie delivered a cross from the left, which Adrián Revilla headed in. Shortly after, Leandro Martínez won a penalty in stoppage time, and Revilla calmly converted it, giving Kitchee a 2-1 lead at the break.
After the halftime interval, Kitchee struggled to maintain their momentum. In the 80th minute, North District equalized with a penalty, leveling the score at 2-2. Just two minutes later, they took the lead with a close-range header. Ultimately, Kitchee could not recover, falling 2-3 and exiting the Senior Shield at the quarterfinal stage.