The Hong Kong, China U16 Representative Team achieved a remarkable victory over the Manchester United Academy U16 team in a friendly match at the JC Youth Football Academy Summit. The highly anticipated game, held at Mong Kok Stadium, saw over 4,400 fans witness a tight contest. After 90 minutes, the score was tied at 2-2, leading to a dramatic penalty shootout. The local squad emerged triumphant with a 7-6 win.

Manchester United legend Antonio Valencia presented Player of the Team awards to Zachary Yu from the Hong Kong U16 team and Benjamin from the Manchester United Academy U16 team. This summit, a collaboration between HKJC, Manchester United, and The Football Association of Hong Kong, China, also featured various football and cultural exchange activities for the young players.