PHNOM PENH (28 Nov 2009) – The FFC-Hello Futsal League 2009 will end this week with two teams looking for the climactic finish and the chance to claim the crown and the 6 million riel (US$1,443) prize money.
The two teams concerned are Khmer Eysann and Rama Holding Group. Khmer Eysann are currently leading the league on 15 points from five wins and just one defeat. In their last fixture of the season, Khmer Eysann will take on bottom-placed Panda FC at the Olympic Stadium. Despite Panda having yet to win a game, Eysann skipper Ly Vireak refuses to be complacent. “In the world of football, everything can change,” he said. “We can’t allow the opportunity to pass away from us. We must still try our best to be this year’s champion.” For Rama Holding Group, the league title may prove elusive once more. The 2008 runners-up led the league for much of the season, but suffered a tragic 11-10 defeat to Khmer Super Red last week off a last-minute goal. Rama are in second place behind Eysann on 13 points. Rama coach Koh Sovanmony said his players had tried to score more against Super Red last week, but had forgotten to defend, allowing their opponents to score two goals at the death for a heartbreaking loss. “We simply must win against Olympic Youth and hope that Panda will overcome Khmer Eysann for us to be crowned champions,” he said. |