HONG KONG (Interstat) — Kitchee opened its Hong Kong Premier League season with a commanding 4-0 victory over Kowloon City DSA on Saturday at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground. The home side took control early when Leandro scored in the sixth minute. Kendy doubled the lead in the 30th minute, and Kitchee added two more after halftime to secure the win. The result exceeded a pregame statistical projection that favored Kitchee to win by a 3-1 scoreline. With the victory, Kitchee begins its league campaign with a win, while Kowloon City DSA starts with a loss.