Liechtenstein Seeks to Break Winless Streak in Friendly Against Hong Kong

Liechtenstein is set to face Hong Kong in a friendly match at the Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz on Thursday. The match serves as a preparation for Liechtenstein’s upcoming UEFA Nations League commitments, while Hong Kong aims to gain more match experience following their exit from AFC World Cup qualifying.

The match follows Liechtenstein’s recent defeat to San Marino, a result that saw San Marino break a longstanding 140-game winless streak. In contrast, Liechtenstein now finds itself grappling with a 41-game winless run, having gone nearly four years without a victory. Nevertheless, the Blue-Reds have managed three draws in their last five matches, including goalless affairs with Romania and stalemates against Latvia and Gibraltar.

Returning to Vaduz, Liechtenstein will be eager to end their string of losses at home, where they have not secured a victory in nearly four years. Their recent performances have shown promise, yet they remain under pressure to deliver results.

Hong Kong, on the other hand, arrives in Europe after a relatively more successful series of matches, having accumulated four wins and three draws over the past 13 months. Former periods of poor form include an eight-game losing streak, although recent matches feature a 3-0 victory over the Solomon Islands, marking the first win under their new head coach appointed in August.

Despite the classification of Thursday’s encounter as a friendly, Liechtenstein’s management is expected to field their strongest lineup in pursuit of a win. The team could see familiar faces such as B. Buchel, Weiser, Beck, and Goppel on the pitch, with players like M. Buchel, Sele, Kindle, Saglam, and Luque-Notoro rounding out the squad.

For Hong Kong, team changes are anticipated with key players absent, allowing for new strategic options in defense and midfield. The visitors are expected to present a side that includes Yapp in goal and an ensemble featuring Yue, Yu W., and others.

As both sides approach this fixture with distinct objectives—Liechtenstein seeking to break their winless streak and Hong Kong aiming to continue their positive momentum—the match is anticipated to offer a tightly contested display of international football, albeit in a non-competitive format.