HONG KONG (Interstat) — Kitchee U22 defeated Hong Kong FC U22 1-0 on Wednesday after scoring in the second minute. The home side took the lead early when Kitchee U22 found the net, and that goal held as the only score of the match. Hong Kong FC U22 could not answer despite pushing for an equalizer, leaving the visitors without a goal. Kitchee U22’s defense protected the narrow advantage through the closing stages and secured the result. With the win, Kitchee U22 improved to 2-0 in the competition and 2-0 across all competitions. Hong Kong FC U22 fell to 1-1 in the competition and 1-1 across all competitions. Earlier this season, Hong Kong FC U22 had beaten Hong Kong Rangers U22 in a prior competition match, while Kitchee U22 had won at Shatin U22 in its previous competition outing. Kitchee U22 next looks to continue its unbeaten start, while Hong Kong FC U22 seeks to rebound after its first loss in the competition. The match, played at Kitchee U22’s home ground, remained tight with Hong Kong FC U22 unable to convert its chances before the final whistle.