Hong Kong capitalized on Fiji's lack of discipline to secure a dominant victory in their King's Cup match in Thailand on September 7, 2025. The match, held in Kanchanaburi, was the third-place playoff of the 51st King's Cup Tournament.

Hong Kong, ranked 147th in the world, faced off against the 150th-ranked Fijians. Both teams were looking to bounce back from semi-final defeats, with Hong Kong losing 2-1 to Iraq and Fiji suffering a 3-0 loss to Thailand.

Hong Kong's defender, Leon Jones, emphasized the importance of the King's Cup clash as a means to gain momentum before the potentially decisive AFC Asian Cup qualifiers against Bangladesh in October. Jones highlighted the need for improvement following the East Asian Football Championship.

The match between Hong Kong and Fiji offered both teams a chance to return to winning form. Hong Kong had endured four straight defeats leading up to the game, although those losses came against stronger opposition. Fiji's recent form had been inconsistent, with one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches.

Going into the match, Ashley Westwood, Hong Kong's head coach, stated that they would take Fiji seriously, acknowledging their comfort in possession and ability to play combination football. He stressed the importance of stopping Fiji from playing their game and imposing their own style to secure a victory.

The game was scheduled for 9 PM local time. Ultimately Hong Kong defeated Fiji with a score of 8-0.

The King's Cup served as valuable preparation for Hong Kong ahead of their upcoming Asian Cup qualifiers against Bangladesh. Leon Jones noted the deepening player pool in the Hong Kong squad, particularly in defense, which increases competition for places and strengthens the team.