David Silva scored for Supreme Sha Tin against Hong Kong Rangers on Saturday, marking his first competitive match since retiring in 2023.
Match result and league position
Silva scored Supreme Sha Tin’s only goal with a penalty in the 56th minute. Hong Kong Rangers equalized 10 minutes later, and the match finished 1–1. Supreme Sha Tin sit 10th in the Hong Kong Premier League with five points from their first seven fixtures.
Silva’s appearance
Silva played 84 minutes and received the player of the match honors. He was forced into retirement after suffering an ACL injury three years ago.
One-game plan
Silva joined Hong Kong side Supreme Sha Tin in October. When he signed, Silva confirmed that he would only play one game.
Post-match message
After Saturday’s match, Silva took to social media to commemorate his return. He wrote: “Thank you Hong Kong for the love you have always given me.”
