Kirivong Sok Sen Chey 0 – 1 Life FC
Cambodian Premier League | 9 May 2026, 16:45

Life FC snatched a narrow 1‑0 win over Kirivong Sok Sen Chey in the Cambodian Premier League, thanks to a solitary first‑half goal and a resilient defensive performance that stifled the hosts’ attacking efforts at the Kirivong Stadium.

Match Overview

The match began cautiously, with both sides sizing each other up in the Cambodian Premier League encounter. Life FC gradually took control of possession and created the first clear chance in the 22^nd minute, when winger Chantha Samreth cut inside and forced a smart save from Kirivong’s goalkeeper Sovannaroth Kim.

Key Moments & Tactical Story

The decisive moment arrived in the 38^th minute. A neat passage of play saw Life FC’s midfield trio combine to split the Kirivong defence. Attacking midfielder Ratana Phan slipped a perfectly weighted pass into the path of striker Piseth Ouk, who drilled a low shot across the keeper and into the far corner. The goal was a reward for Life FC’s patience and intelligent movement in the final third.

Kirivong Sok Sen Chey improved after the break, pushing forward with increased urgency. They had a golden chance to equalise in the 63^rd minute when a corner was met by defender Virak Chea, but his powerful header was brilliantly saved by Life FC’s Rithy Sok. As the hosts committed more men forward, Life FC defended deep, soaking up pressure and launching counter‑attacks that nearly extended their lead.

Standout Players

• Piseth Ouk (Life FC) – Scored the only goal and held the ball up effectively to relieve pressure.
• Rithy Sok (Life FC) – Made crucial saves, particularly the point‑blank header in the second half.
• Virak Chea (Kirivong) – Came closest to scoring for the hosts; his defensive partner also made several clearances.

League Context

The victory is vital for Life FC as they climb towards the upper‑mid table in the Cambodian Premier League standings. Kirivong Sok Sen Chey, however, remain in the relegation zone after a third consecutive defeat, with a lack of cutting edge in front of goal proving costly. Life FC will look to build on this gritty win in their next fixture, while Kirivong must regroup quickly to avoid slipping further adrift.