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Sporting Witness: The 5:19 Football Riot in China

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The 5:19 Football Riot in China

13/05/2017 GMT

BBC World Service - Sporting Witness, The 5:19 Football Riot in China

How Chinese fans rioted in 1985 after losing a World Cup qualifier to Hong Kong

How Chinese fans rioted in 1985 after losing a World Cup qualifying match to Hong Kong.

In May 1985, Hong Kong inflicted an unexpected defeat on their neighbours and rivals China in a World Cup qualifying game in Beijing. The disappointed Chinese fans rioted and the Hong Kong team had to flee to the safety of their hotel. They later returned home to a heroes' welcome. Ashley Byrne talks to Hong Kong captain, Lawrence Kee Yu Kam.The programme is a Made-In-Manchester Production.

(Photo: Lawrence Kee Yu Kam with a photo of his team celebrating in their hotel in 1985. Credit: Private Collection)

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