Júnior’s goal in the 90th minute gained Kitchee a 1-1 tie with KC Southern at Mong Kok Stadium on Saturday (September 14).
Brazilian striker Welthon started for Kitchee and his goal in the 13rd minute was ruled out after a VAR check for a foul that started in the build-up play. The visitors took the lead 6 minutes before the break through a counterattack when Gregory converted in the box after a long run.
Kitchee made a few changes in the second half to look for a response and went on to snag the equalizer in the 90th minute, with substitute Júnior hammering his shot into the net at the edge of the box, leveling the score 1-1 for the hosts.