NATIONAL DEFENSE FC ON THIRD WITH TWO GAMES TO GO

PHNOM PENH (14 Nov 2008) – A hard fought 1-0 win over Build Bright United has allowed National Defense Ministry FC to move up to third in the Cambodia Premier League (CPL) as both teams head into the last two matches of the season.

Khim Borey was the toast for National Defense as his solitary strike in the 21st minute allowed them to pick up the full points against a team who are currently sitting second in the standings.

Build Bright have amassed 29 points from nine wins, two draws and five defeats while National Defense on third with 28 points from eight wins, four draws and four defeats.

Phnom Penh are still at the top of the table with 40 points from 15 games.

In the meantime, Naga Corp FC got back to winning ways when they beat Phuchung Neak FC 6-2.

Despite going down by an early goal from Heng Sokly in the second minute, Naga fought back through A. Peter Uadembuo (15th and 58th minute), Pich Sana (19th), Men Pisith (45th), O. Mohamdou (86th) and Sun Samprathna (90th) for the win.

The only other goal for Phuchung was scored by Toukaml P. in the 63rd minute.

CURRENT CAMBODIA PREMIER LEAGUE STANDINGS

1. PHNOM PENH EMPIRE FC 40pts (+26)

2. BUILD BRIGHT UNITED FC 29pts (+13)

3. NATIONAL DEFENSE MINISTRY FC 28pts (+12)

4. PREAH KHAN REACH FC 27pts (+5)

5. NAGA CORP FC 26pts (+12)

6. KHEMARA KEILA FC 20pts (4pts)

7. KIRIVONG SOK SEN CHEY FC 14pts (-14)

8. MOHA GARUDA FC 12pts (-14)

9. POST-TEL CLUB FC 11pts (-17)

10. PHUCHUNG NEAK FC 9pts (-27)