Foshan Xijia: Hong Kong Saints 8–1 Guangzhou Yuyan

Date: 19 July 2026 | Venue: Saints Arena, Hong Kong

Match Overview

Hong Kong Saints produced a devastating attacking display that will be remembered as one of the most one-sided results in Foshan Xijia history. The Saints thrashed a hapless Guangzhou Yuyan side 8–1, with each half bringing four goals. The result sent a clear statement to the rest of the league that the Saints are genuine title contenders.

First Half: Saints Dominate from the Start

Hong Kong Saints needed only six minutes to open the scoring. Forward Adrian Costa latched onto a through ball and slotted calmly past the Guangzhou goalkeeper. By the 25-minute mark, the lead was 3–0 after a quickfire double from midfielder Li Ka Ho and a second from Costa. Guangzhou pulled one back in the 33rd minute through a penalty converted by striker Wang Lei, but any hopes of a comeback were crushed when Saints’ captain Thomas Chan restored the three-goal cushion just before halftime.

Second Half: Relentless Attack

The second half was a procession. Costa completed his hat-trick in the 51st minute, followed by a stunning long-range strike from substitute Ng Pak Hei. Two more goals — an own goal from a Guangzhou defender and a header from centre-back Yu Chun — completed the 8–1 rout. Guangzhou Yuyan looked utterly disjointed and offered little resistance after the 70th minute.

Standout Performances

• Adrian Costa: Hat-trick hero (6’, 25’, 51’) — his movement terrorised the defence.
• Li Ka Ho: Two goals and two assists from midfield.
• Thomas Chan: A goal and constant leadership in the final third.

League Context

The emphatic victory moved Hong Kong Saints to the top of the Foshan Xijia table, one point ahead of defending champions Foshan United. Guangzhou Yuyan, meanwhile, slipped to 9th and were left with serious defensive questions ahead of their next fixture.