Kirivong Sok Sen Chey claimed a valuable 2-1 victory over Angkor Tiger FC in the Cambodian Premier League on Sunday, 20 September 2026, at Kirivong Stadium. The home side edged a competitive encounter that swung on a decisive late goal, handing Kirivong all three points and deepening Angkor Tiger’s mid-season frustrations.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Kirivong Sok Sen Chey set the tempo with an aggressive high press, forcing Angkor Tiger into early turnovers. The visitors gradually settled into possession but struggled to break down a compact home defence. The breakthrough arrived in the 23rd minute when Kirivong’s lively forward Sok Dara latched onto a through ball and slotted calmly past the goalkeeper.

Angkor Tiger responded well after the interval and equalised in the 58th minute through Japanese midfielder Kento Fujihara, whose curling effort from the edge of the box found the top corner. Parity lasted just over twenty minutes, however, as Kirivong regained the lead in the 81st minute. Substitute Lim Pisoth pounced on a loose ball inside the area and smashed it home to send the home supporters into raptures.

Key Moments

• 23’ – Goal (Kirivong): Sok Dara finishes a swift counter-attack after a precise pass from captain Chhim Sotheara.
• 45+1’ – Chance (Angkor Tiger): A close-range header clips the top of the crossbar as the visitors push for an equaliser before half-time.
• 58’ – Goal (Angkor Tiger): Kento Fujihara curls a brilliant strike into the far corner from 20 yards.
• 81’ – Goal (Kirivong): Lim Pisoth reacts quickest to a rebound and fires low into the net.
• 90+3’ – Save (Kirivong): Goalkeeper Nub Tola produces a reflex stop to deny Angkor Tiger a late leveller.

Tactical Story

Kirivong lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, looking to spring quick transitions through the pace of Sok Dara and the creativity of Chhim Sotheara. That approach worked perfectly for the opener, as they bypassed Angkor Tiger’s midfield with direct passing. Defensively, the hosts dropped into a disciplined low block after taking the lead, inviting pressure but limiting clear chances.

Angkor Tiger favoured a 4-3-3 and enjoyed longer spells of possession, especially in the second half. Their equaliser came from a moment of individual quality rather than sustained build-up, and they struggled to create clear openings against Kirivong’s congested penalty area. The introduction of fresh legs on the wings gave them width, but the final ball lacked precision. Kirivong’s substitution of Lim Pisoth proved the decisive tactical move, adding energy and a direct running threat that ultimately won the match.

Standout Players

• Sok Dara (Kirivong): Opened the scoring with a composed finish and constantly troubled the Angkor Tiger backline with his movement.
• Kento Fujihara (Angkor Tiger): The visitors’ best player, driving forward from midfield and scoring a superb equaliser.
• Lim Pisoth (Kirivong): The match-winner off the bench, showcasing the impact of Kirivong’s squad depth.
• Nub Tola (Kirivong): Made several important saves, including a crucial stoppage-time stop to preserve the win.

What the Result Means

The three points lift Kirivong Sok Sen Chey into a more comfortable position in the Cambodian Premier League standings, strengthening their hopes of a top-half finish. For Angkor Tiger FC, the defeat leaves them searching for consistency as they remain in the lower reaches of the table. The head-to-head record between these two sides continues to favour Kirivong, who have now taken maximum points from their last two meetings at Kirivong Stadium.

Next up, Kirivong will look to build on this momentum when they travel to face another mid-table rival, while Angkor Tiger return home knowing they must convert possession into points to climb away from danger. In a league where every point matters, this late 2-1 win could prove a significant moment in Kirivong’s season.