Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng ended Phnom Penh Crown’s unbeaten run in a thrilling Cambodian Premier League Week 19 clash at Svay Rieng Provincial Stadium, securing a 3-1 victory and narrowing the gap to just one point behind the league leaders.
Match Highlights: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng took an early lead in the 9th minute through Nhean Soshidan. Phnom Penh Crown equalized in the 36th minute with Jelle Goselink’s composed finish. The game shifted in the second half when Yeo Muslim received a red card for a foul. Svay Rieng capitalized, with Gabriel Silva and Pablo scoring two decisive goals to secure a 3-1 victory and end Crown’s unbeaten run.
Standings Update: Despite the loss, Phnom Penh Crown remains at the top of the table with 44 points. Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng is now just one point behind with 43 points, keeping the title race wide open. Visakha sits in third place with 38 points after a surprising 4-2 defeat to seventh-placed ISI at KMH Park. Meanwhile, Kirivong Sok Sen Chey registered their first league win with a 4-1 victory over Interior FA in Takeo. Both Interior FA and Kirivong are tied at the bottom of the table with 5 points each.
Looking Ahead: With only three matches remaining in Round 2 of Stage 1, the title race is heating up. Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng will face Angkor Tigers in Week 20, while Phnom Penh Crown will take on bottom-placed Interior FA. Every point will count as the top two teams battle for supremacy, and the relegation fight at the bottom adds another layer of drama to the league’s final stretch.
