Samdech Hun Sen Trophy: Oddar Meanchey, Youth of Battambang and Rattanakiri Provinces

Published by siv mesa
April 7, 2023

Oddar Meanchey football team and Battambang youth team in Group C got the same 3 points while the other 2 teams in the group lost in the opening match of the 17th Samdech Hun Sen Trophy (provincial qualifier) in the group stage. In Group D, the Northeast Elephant Emperor Ratanakkiri team is temporarily ranked No. 1 in the group after defeating the ECCC. Siem Reap province on April 5, 2023.

Group C
Youth of Battambang Province defeated Banteay Meanchey Provincial Football Team 2-1 on April 4, 2023 at Net Yang Primary School football field. The first goal of the home team of Battambang was scored by Touch Kim Chhay in the 26th minute. Both teams have a chance to fight each other. Meanwhile, Battambang’s Savuth Sochea scored the winning goal in the 86th minute, Battambang’s second goal after the Banteay Meanchey team drew 1-1 in the 57th minute, with Vuth David leading 2-1.

At the same time, Oddar Meanchey province defeated the host Sofia Pailin 2-0 at the football field of Hun Sen High School, Tep Nimmith, Pailin. In this match, the visitors put a lot of pressure on the home team, with Sofia Pailin hardly had a chance to attack the dangerous area of Oddar Meanchey. The first goal was scored by Oddar Meanchey’s Chea Krit in the 37th minute with a penalty kick and the second goal by Suong Sitha in the 66th minute.

Group D
Preah Vihear FC and Mondulkiri Sports Association share 1 point each 2-2 on April 5, 2023 at Chea Sim Tbeng Meanchey Football Stadium. In the first half, the host Preah Vihear took a 1-0 lead with a goal scored by Mao Monorith in the 31st minute. In the second half, Mondulkiri Sports Association equalized by Hak Nguon Lay Heng in the 53rd minute and the second goal by Kheang Virak 4 minutes after the first goal led to a 1-2 result. In the 82nd minute, Bo Chantitara of Preah Vihear scored the second goal to make the team draw 2-2.

Meanwhile, the northeastern emperor of Ratanakkiri province defeated the host of the ECCC. Siem Reap in 2-3. The visitors scored three goals after the home side took a 2-0 lead through Chhuon Rany Po in the 32nd and 37th minutes. Three goals of the Northeast Emperor of Ratanakkiri were scored by Sambath Panha in the 43rd minute, Chan Mann in the 49th minute and Voeun Preah Kun in the 90 + 4 minute to make it 2-3.