Cheung Sai Ho


Cheung Sai Ho was a Hong Kong professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

Club career

In July 2008, Cheung officially announced his retirement from professional football.

International career

In the 1993 Gothia Cup, at the age of 18, Cheung scored the then fastest ever goal on record.
On 28 October 2007, Cheung played his last game for Hong Kong during the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification, where he helped Hong Kong to defeat East Timor 3–2 away and 8–1 at home to advance to the next round.

Death

On 22 April 2011, Cheung committed suicide at the age of 35 by jumping from his home in Tin Heng Estate. The police reported that he was having a dispute with his wife over money and love before the incident.

Career statistics

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
128 February 2003Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong4–010–02003 East Asian Football Championship
228 February 2003Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong5–010–02003 East Asian Football Championship
328 February 2003Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong10–010–02003 East Asian Football Championship
410 November 2003Tashkent, Uzbekistan1–02–12004 AFC Asian Cup qualification
511 March 2005Zhongshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan5–05–02005 East Asian Football Championship
628 October 2007Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong3–08–12010 FIFA World Cup qualification