1945–46 Hong Kong Challenge Shield

1945–46 Hong Kong Challenge Shield (known as Sincere Perfumery Co. Shield for sponsorship reasons) was the first edition of Hong Kong Challenge Shield after World War II.

1945–46 Hong Kong Challenge Shield
CountryHong Kong
ChampionsRoyal Navy B (1st title)
Runners-upNo. 1 Commando
1940–41

Fixture and results

Second round (quarter-finals)

The draw result was printed on 7 March 1946 on The China Mail.

Team 1 Score Team 2 Date & time Venue Referee Notes
Royal Navy A 1–3 Royal Navy B 1946-03-09 14:30 Navy Ground Opl. R. Leigh [1][2]
44 R.M. Commandos 5–1 R.A.F. 1946-03-09 16:00 Navy Ground K. K. Ip [1][2]
No. 1 Commandos 4–1 781 Coy. R.A.S.C. 1946-03-10 14:30 Navy Ground A. McCorkindale [1][3]
No. 5 Commandos 2–4 Eastern 1946-03-10 16:00 Navy Ground C.P.O. J. Rogers [1][2][3]

Semi-finals

Team 1 Score Team 2 Date & time Venue Referee Notes
No. 1 Commandos 3–2 44 R.M. Commandos 1946-03-23 [4]
Eastern 0–4
(Match abandoned)
Royal Navy B 1946-03-24 Causeway Bay Opl. R. Leigh The game was abandoned seven minutes before the end owing to crowd encroaching on the ground.
Royal Navy B was heading four goals before abandonment and was awarded a win.[5]

Final

Royal Navy B3–3 (a.e.t.)No. 1 Commandos
[6]
Causeway Bay

Replay

Royal Navy B4–3 (a.e.t.)No. 1 Commandos
[7]
Causeway Bay

References

  1. The China Mail, 1946-03-07, page 5
  2. Industrial and Commercial Daily Press, 1946-03-10, page 4
  3. The China Mail, 1946-03-11, page 5
  4. Industrial and Commercial Daily Press, 1946-03-24, page 4
  5. The China Mail, 1946-03-25, page 6
  6. Industrial and Commercial Daily Press, 1946-04-21, page 4
  7. Industrial and Commercial Daily Press, 1946-04-28, page 4
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