NATIONAL DEFENCE MINISTRY DELIVER UPSET

PHNOM PENH (29 Feb, 2008) – National Defence Ministry FC delivered an upset in the quarter-finals of the Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Decho Hun Sen Cup 2008 when they beat top flight side Spark FC at the National Olympic Stadium.

Spark FC, who are playing in the upper division of the Cambodian Premier league, were a pale shadow of the side which ended the season with several inspiring results.

And following a first-half deadlock, National Defence Ministry were quick to take the lead in the 54th minute off Sin Dalin before Sok Pheng added the wining touch in the 66th minute.

In the other quarter-final tie, Kirivong Sok Sen Chey FC blasted Kampong Speu FC 12-1 with Lam Haydang scoring six goals (67th,73rd,75th, 81st,86th and 89th minute) in the one-sided exchange.

The other goals for Kirivong were scored by Mam Sophal (2nd and 16th minute), In Vichhika (17th minute), Tuon Phiarum (25th minute) and Mit Attrey (35th and 42nd minute).

The only goal for Kampong Speu was scored by Sok Channa in the 47th minute.

PIC: KAMPONG SPEU FC vs KIRIVONG SOK SEN CHEY