Boeung Ket Angkor 4-3 Moi Kompong Dewa – Seven‑Goal Thriller in Cambodian Premier League
Boeung Ket Angkor produced a breathtaking comeback to edge Moi Kompong Dewa 4‑3 in a Cambodian Premier League classic at the Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh on 17 May 2026. The match featured end‑to‑end action, a hat‑trick of assists, and a stoppage‑time winner that sent the home fans into raptures.
Match Report: First‑Half Fireworks
The visitors stunned Boeung Ket Angkor by taking the lead inside the first 10 minutes. Forward Samnang Chea capitalised on a defensive mix‑up to slot home from close range. Moi Kompong Dewa doubled their advantage in the 28th minute when midfielder Phalla Kim curled a beautiful free‑kick over the wall and into the top corner.
But Boeung Ket Angkor refused to fold. They pulled one back just before the half‑hour mark through striker Vathanaka Sokhom, who headed home from a corner. The momentum shifted, and in the 41st minute, the home side equalised when winger Lim Pisoth fired a low drive into the bottom corner after a rapid counter‑attack. The first half ended 2‑2, with the crowd sensing something special.
Second‑Half Drama
The second half maintained the frantic pace. Moi Kompong Dewa regained the lead in the 58th minute when substitute Sokha Chim turned in a cross at the far post. Boeung Ket Angkor pushed forward relentlessly and levelled again in the 74th minute through defender Hong Sopheak, who bundled the ball over the line following a goalmouth scramble.
With the match seemingly heading for a draw, Boeung Ket Angkor won a free‑kick in stoppage time (90+3). Captain Chheng Polin delivered a dangerous ball into the box, and substitute midfielder Phon Bunnarong rose highest to power a header past the helpless Moi Kompong Dewa goalkeeper, sparking wild celebrations.
Key Statistics
- Total goals: 7 – the highest‑scoring match in the Cambodian Premier League this season.
- Boeung Ket Angkor’s Vathanaka Sokhom scored his 12th goal of the campaign, strengthening his claim for the Golden Boot.
- Moi Kompong Dewa have now lost four of their last five away matches, highlighting defensive fragility on the road.
Standings and Season Impact
The victory lifts Boeung Ket Angkor to fourth in the Cambodian Premier League table, six points behind leaders Phnom Penh Crown but with two games in hand. Moi Kompong Dewa remain in seventh, but their playoff ambitions have taken a significant blow. For the neutrals, this was a match that encapsulated the excitement of Cambodian football – relentless, dramatic, and full of quality.

