On 15 April 2007, football fans witnessed an exceptional scene at the Mongkok Stadium. We saw the Red Flag again - FULL-HOUSE!! Nearly 8,500 people turned up for the potential title-decider between SCAA and Kitchee. It was a scene we have not encountered for 15 years already. The atmosphere in the stadium on that day was simply fantastic: explosive!!!

Players joggled behind the goals. Many of them never saw this spectacular scene throughout their career. It meant many fans still cared how they performed in the games. Players loved to play in a full-capacity stadium. The cheers and applause from fans drived them on.

Near Zone 14, where the SCAA fans usually aggregate, it was packed with spectators too. If you arrived late, it would be very difficult for you to find a good seat with good view. Indeed, on that day the stadium staff hoisted the red flag 30 minutes before the game, and announced that it was a sold-out game.

Even at the stands behind the goals, you could not find a single space. The stairways were filled with people too. Some people had to stand behind the advertsement boards near the goals.

It was sunny and very hot that day. Some people raised their umbrellas to resist the strong sunshine. Conditions of the stadium were not quite good for the spectators, but the spectators were patient to wait for the big game.

Are we now turning a corner?

Experience the atmosphere in the stadium on that day:

Seems not.

Hong Kong football fans are still very keen to watch good quality football. In an Oldies Match between SCAA 92/93 Invitation Team and Wai Luen Invitation Team in April 2007, there was full-house at Southorn Playground! Some 1500 spectators on that day were treated with a display of the marvellous skills by several beloved veterans, e.g. Leslie Santos, Cheung Chi-tak, Ku Kam-fai, Law Wai-chi, Shum Kwok-pui and Anton Grabo.

Take a look at the full-house Southorn Playground.