2014–15 Hong Kong Season Play-off
| Country | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams | 4 | ||
| Champions | South China | ||
| Runners-up | YFCMD | ||
| AFC Cup | South China | ||
| Matches played | 3 | ||
| Goals scored | 9 (3 per match) | ||
| Attendance | 4,879 (1,626 per match) | ||
| Top goal scorer(s) |
Daniel McBreen (South China) Fernando Baiano (YFCMD) (2 goals) | ||
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2014–15 Season Play-off for the 2014–15 Hong Kong football season is the 3rd season of the tournament. It will be held in May 2015. All matches will take place at Mong Kok Stadium in Mong Kok, Kowloon.
The play-off semi-finals are played in one match each, contested by the teams who finished in 2nd and 3rd place in the PremierLeague table, the winners of the Senior Challenge Shield and the champions of the FA Cup. The winners of the semi-finals go through to the finals, with the winner of the final gaining participation for the 2016 AFC Cup group stage.
As Kitchee won the FA Cup and Eastern won the Senior Shield, as well as coming in 2nd place in the Premier League, teams therefore finishing in 4th and 5th place in the Hong Kong Premier League entered.
Qualified
Premier League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitchee | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 18 | +22 | 36 | Qualification to 2016 Champions League Preliminary Round 2 |
| 2 | Eastern | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 20 | +14 | 33 | Qualification to Season Play-off[lower-alpha 1] |
| 3 | Sun Pegasus | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 23 | +11 | 27[lower-alpha 2] | |
| 4 | South China | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 30 | 17 | +13 | 27[lower-alpha 2] | Qualification to 2016 AFC Cup Group Stage |
| 5 | YFCMD | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 29 | −4 | 26 | Qualification to Season Play-off[lower-alpha 1] |
| 6 | I-Sky Yuen Long | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 31 | −11 | 17 | |
| 7 | Biu Chun Rangers | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 33 | −13 | 14[lower-alpha 3] | |
| 8 | Wong Tai Sin | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 29 | −9 | 14[lower-alpha 3] | |
| 9 | Wofoo Tai Po | 16 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 40 | −23 | 7 | Relegation to First Division |
Source: Hong Kong Football Association
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Fair-play points; 8) Drawing lots (Play-off if the winner has to be decided)
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Fair-play points; 8) Drawing lots (Play-off if the winner has to be decided)
Notes:
- 1 2 As Kitchee won the FA Cup, Eastern finished 2nd in Premier League and won the Senior Challenge Shield, teams finishing 4th and 5th in Premier League entered the Season Play-off as well.
- 1 2 Sun Pegasus wins head-to-head against South China.
- 1 2 Biu Chun Rangers wins head-to-head against Wong Tai Sin.
Senior Challenge Shield
Main article: 2014–15 Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield
The winners of the Senior Challenge Shield will guarantee a place in the play-off.
Winners:
FA Cup
Main article: 2014–15 Hong Kong FA Cup
The winners of the FA Cup will guarantee a place in the play-off.
Winners:
Calendar
| Round | Draw Date | Date | Matches | Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-finals | TBC | 21–22 May 2015 | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Final | 31 May 2015 at Mong Kok Stadium | 1 | 2 → 1 |
Bracket
| Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
| Eastern | 0 | ||||||||
| South China | 2 | ||||||||
| South China | 1 (4) | ||||||||
| YFCMD | 1 (2) | ||||||||
| Sun Pegasus | 2 | ||||||||
| YFCMD | 3 | ||||||||
Fixtures and results
Semi-finals
| 21 May 2015 | Eastern | 0–2 | South China | Mong Kok, Kowloon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:00 UTC+8 | Report | McBreen  19', 68' |
Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium (Capacity:6,680) Attendance: 1,996 |
| 27 May 2015 | YFCMD | 3–2 | Sun Pegasus | Siu Sai Wan, Chai Wan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:00 UTC+8 | Fernando 28', 32' Hady Barry 72' |
Report | Chan Man Fai 80' Festus 86' (pen.) |
Stadium: Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground (Capacity:12,000) Attendance: 391 Referee: Ng Chiu Kok |
Final
| 30 May 2015 | YFCMD | 1–1 (aet) (2–4 p) |
South China | Mong Kok, Kowloon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 UTC+8 | Díaz 56' |
Report | Lo Kong Wai 33' |
Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium (Capacity:6,680) Attendance: 2,492 Referee: Ho Wai Sing |
| Penalties | ||||
Fong Pak Lun  Díaz  Hady Barry Moses |
Yuto Nakamura Itaparica Russell Mora Jack Sealy |
References
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