1945–46 Hong Kong Challenge Shield

1945–46 Hong Kong Challenge Shield (known as Sincere Perfumery Co. Shield for sponsorship reasons) was the first edition of Hong Kong Challenge Shield after World War II.

1945–46 Hong Kong Challenge Shield
Tournament details
CountryHong Kong
Final positions
ChampionsRoyal Navy B (1st title)
Runner-upNo. 1 Commando

Fixture and results edit

Second round (quarter-finals) edit

The draw result was printed on 7 March 1946 on The China Mail.

Team 1 Score Team 2 Date & time Venue Referee Notes
Royal Navy A 1–3 Royal Navy B 1946-03-09 14:30 Navy Ground Opl. R. Leigh [1][2]
44 R.M. Commandos 5–1 R.A.F. 1946-03-09 16:00 Navy Ground K. K. Ip [1][2]
No. 1 Commandos 4–1 781 Coy. R.A.S.C. 1946-03-10 14:30 Navy Ground A. McCorkindale [1][3]
No. 5 Commandos 2–4 Eastern 1946-03-10 16:00 Navy Ground C.P.O. J. Rogers [1][2][3]

Semi-finals edit

Team 1 Score Team 2 Date & time Venue Referee Notes
No. 1 Commandos 3–2 44 R.M. Commandos 1946-03-23 [4]
Eastern 0–4
(Match abandoned)
Royal Navy B 1946-03-24 Causeway Bay Opl. R. Leigh The game was abandoned seven minutes before the end owing to crowd encroaching on the ground.
Royal Navy B was heading four goals before abandonment and was awarded a win.[5]

Final edit

Royal Navy B3–3 (a.e.t.)No. 1 Commandos
[6]
Causeway Bay

Replay edit

Royal Navy B4–3 (a.e.t.)No. 1 Commandos
[7]
Causeway Bay

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d The China Mail, 1946-03-07, page 5
  2. ^ a b c Industrial and Commercial Daily Press, 1946-03-10, page 4
  3. ^ a b The China Mail, 1946-03-11, page 5
  4. ^ Industrial and Commercial Daily Press, 1946-03-24, page 4
  5. ^ The China Mail, 1946-03-25, page 6
  6. ^ Industrial and Commercial Daily Press, 1946-04-21, page 4
  7. ^ Industrial and Commercial Daily Press, 1946-04-28, page 4