PHNOM PENH (15 March 2009) – A hat-trick from Lape Lape Roger delivered defending champions Phnom Penh Crown FC into the final of the Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen Cup 2009 where they will face Naga Corp FC at the end of the month.
Phnom Penh Crown whitewashed Preah Khan Reach FC 4-0 while Naga Corp FC sidestepped Phouchung Neak FC 2-0 in the semi-finals yesterday. Preah Khan Reach FC were no match for Phnom Penh Crown as Roger nailed his first goal of the game in the 23rd minute before grabbing his second just before the break for a 2-0 lead. He then wrapped up his hat-trick with the third goal on 60th minute as A. T. Ayoyinka then rounded of the afternoon with the fourth goal of the game in the closing stages. Naga Corp FC on the other hand ensured their place in the final this year with two goals in the first half of the game through Om Thavarak in the eleventh minute and Chik Sokhom in the 31st minute. The fight for third place between Preah Khan Reach FC and Phouchung Neak FC will be played on 21 March 2009 while the final between Phnom Penh Crown FC and Naga Corp FC will be held on 28 March 2009. Both matches will be played at the National Olympic Stadium. |