Macao Football Team competed in the first match of the first qualifier of 2022 FIFA World Cup in the Asian region at Zhuhai Sport Centre in the evening on June 6, defeating Sri Lanka by 1:0 with the goal shot by Duarte.

Since the Macao Sports Stadium was being renovated, the first match between Macao and Sri Lanka took place at Zhuhai Sport Centre instead, received by 900 football fans from Macao. The Macao Football Team included the goalkeeper Ho Man Fai, point guards Lei Ka Him, Kam Chi Hou, Ng Wa Seng, Chan Man and Duarte, mid-field players Lam Ka Seng, Cheong Hoi San, Lam Ngai Tong and Pang Chi Hang, and the single forward Duarte. In the first half, the teams tied at 0:0 after several attempts to make offenses and defenses. After changing players on the sides, Pang Chi Hang shot near the goal but it was blocked by the goalkeeper from Sri Lanka. 52 minutes into the game, Macao Football Team's corner kick was blocked by their opponents. Pang Chi Hang attacked the forbidden area and caused confusion to the opponents. Duarte, who remained hidden from other players, attacked the defenseless goal and scored for the team.