Lee Man Battles Sisaket United in Third Thailand Preseason Test
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Summary
Lee Man Football Club continued their Thailand training camp with a third preseason friendly against newly promoted Thai League 1 (T1) side Sisaket United on Thursday, June 13. The Hong Kong champions have recorded two draws in their first two warm-up matches during their Bangkok tour, with Brazilian defender Willian scoring a late equalizer in their 2-2 result against Bangkok United. Sisaket United, founded in 2012, achieved promotion to Thailand's top flight this season after climbing through the divisions. The match serves as an important fitness test for Lee Man ahead of the new Hong Kong Premier League campaign.
Key Points
- Lee Man's Thailand camp marks their third preseason friendly, held in Bangkok on June 13
- The Yellow-and-Blacks have drawn both previous matches, seeking their first victory of the tour
- Brazilian defender Willian scored in stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw against Bangkok United
- Sisaket United, newly promoted to T1, signed nine foreign players including five Brazilians this summer
- Former Tai Po midfielder Patrick Valdes now plays for Sisaket United, adding Hong Kong connections
Why It Matters
This preseason fixture provides Lee Man with valuable match fitness against high-caliber Thai opponents as they prepare for the Hong Kong Premier League season. The encounter also highlights the growing cross-border football connections between Hong Kong and Southeast Asian leagues, with familiar faces like Patrick Valdes now plying their trade in Thailand.
This preseason fixture provides Lee Man with valuable match fitness against high-caliber Thai opponents as they prepare for the Hong Kong Premier League season. The encounter also highlights the growing cross-border football connections between Hong Kong and Southeast Asian leagues, with familiar faces like Patrick Valdes now plying their trade in Thailand.