Hong Kong Football Event: AC Milan wins Liverpool, nearly 50,000 people watch the game and set a record for Kai Tak Sports Park

China News Service, Hong Kong, July 26 (Reporter Wei Huadu) The first exhibition match of the "Hong Kong Football Festival 2025" was held at the main venue of the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong on the evening of the 26th. Serie A powerhouse AC Milan defeated fresh Premier League champion Liverpool 4-2. The event attracted 49,704 people to the venue, setting a new record for the number of visitors to the main stadium of Kai Tak Sports Park.

On the evening of July 26, the first exhibition match of the "Hong Kong Football Fair 2025" was held at the home stadium of the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong. Serie A team AC Milan defeated Premier League team Liverpool 4:2. The picture shows Liverpool player Mohamed Salah (red) holding the ball. Photo by Chen Yongnuo, China News Service reporter

In the evening, a large number of fans wearing jerseys came to the field to "check in". Some people raised cheering slogans to take photos with the team flag, some sang to build momentum for their favorite team, and some distributed souvenirs to their fellow friends. Luo Shupei, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, also entered the game with a cheerful headscarf.

A moment before the start of the game, a fan spelled out the words "DJ20" in the audience to mourn Liverpool striker, Portuguese player Diogo Jota, and his brother Andre, who is also a professional player, who died in a car accident on July 3.

On the evening of July 26, the first exhibition match of the "Hong Kong Football Fair 2025" was held at the home stadium of the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong. Serie A team AC Milan defeated Premier League team Liverpool 4:2. The picture shows fans at the scene mourning the Liverpool striker, Portuguese player Diogo Jota, and his brother Andre, who is also a professional player, who died in a car accident on July 3. Photo by Chen Yongnuo, China News Service reporter

In this game, multiple stars from both sides took the stage. In the 10th minute after the start of the game, AC Milan striker Rafael Leo pushed to the roving goal from the left and shot against the defensive player, winning the team first. 15 minutes later, Liverpool midfielder Sobosloy shot towards the far post in the penalty area, and the ball pushed the goalkeeper into the net. The two teams tied 1:1 in the first half.

AC Milan took the lead after the start of the second half, and midfielder Chick received a pass in the penalty area and shot into a dead corner. Afterwards, AC Milan counterattacked and attacked, midfielder Salmarques quickly advanced from the right and then passed it to forward Noah Okafore to make a shot, helping the team lead 3:1. The two teams then attacked and defended each other, and finally broke the deadlock just before the end of the game, and scored one goal in a short period of time.

On the evening of July 26, the first exhibition match of the "Hong Kong Football Fair 2025" was held at the home stadium of the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong. Serie A team AC Milan defeated Premier League team Liverpool 4:2. The picture shows two spectators taking a photo at the event. Photo by Chen Yongnuo, China News Service reporter

The final whistle sounded, and the two teams received cheers from fans. Some fans were still unwilling to leave after the awards ceremony and continued to have a carnival. Some people expressed satisfaction with the performance of the two teams and were excited to watch the exciting events.

It is reported that "Hong Kong Football Fair 2025" invites four world-class football clubs to participate. The matchup between the other two participating teams, Arsenal and Tottenham, will be staged on July 31. (End)