Crown Hit Ten Whilst Tiger Stun Nagaworld

Phnom Penh Crown hit ten goals past Life FC to open up a 3 point gap at the top of the table with a game in hand. Elsewhere Tiger stunned Nagaworld in Kampong Speu to remain in third and stake their claim for a title challenge.

Phnom Penh Crown finds a ruthless streak…….

It’s another drubbing for a newly promoted side. This time it was Life FC who were subjected to the embarrassment of being totally hammered by superior opposition. Vishaka dished a 9-0 hammering to Ministry three weeks ago but this Sunday evening Crown went one goal better hitting ten past ten man, Life FC. The game was over as a contest 14 minutes in, when Life FC goalkeeper Mendonca was sent off and the resulting penalty dispatched. This was going to be a tough game 11v11 but a man down Life FC didn’t stand a chance. Neito helped himself to four goals and three assists.

Crown opened up a gap at the top but one team making a surprise bid for the title is Angkor Tiger. This 1-0 away against a very good Nagaworld team is the latest evidence they’re not going anywhere. Nugent dispatched a penalty just after the hour mark and despite Nagaworld dominating possession throughout the game, Tiger were never threatened beyond their limits. They have Crown, Svay Rieng, Boeung Ket and Life FC still to play in round 1. If they can take 8+ points from those games then fans can honestly start believing this might be their year.

The Round Up…….

ISI got back to winning ways with a comfortable win over Kirivong FC at the AIA stadium. It means the gap between the bottom 3 teams is really starting to open up.

On Saturday night we saw the disaster that was the Tiffy Army Vs Vishaka game which is now being investigated. Controversial decisions, alleged match fixing claims, a coach physically assaulting the referee and racial abuse. Read all about it here:

Boeung Ket made light work of overcoming Ministry 4-1. They took the lead after just 40 seconds and it was one way traffic from that moment.

Happy Pchum Ben festival to all readers.