While everyone in Hong Kong is confined to following the score via the internet, there is one fan who will be seeing the vital AFC Asian Cup qualifier live and in the flesh.
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The Post spoke to Heilong via WeChat from Pyeongyang after arriving there from Beijing.
He is the only Hongkonger on the Koryo Tours package and one of the few from the city making the trip to watch Tuesday night’s game in the Kim Il-sung Stadium, where a crowd of 50,000 are expected to be backing the home team.
A handful of other Hong Kong fans have travelled from the city via one of the other North Korea travel companies, with suggestions that around 10 fans will make the trip for the game.
Hong Kong players train in North Korea ahead of the crucial Asian Cup qualifier. Photos: HKFA
“I’m absolutely ecstatic to be in North Korea supporting Hong Kong while I’m here,” he said. “At the same time it is going to be a bit surreal, potentially I’m gonna be the only fan supporting Hong Kong. But I’m hoping I’m going to make it count.”
