Monday, February 27, 2012

Downed again

The Cambodia U-21s + 5 came unstuck tonight in their 2nd group match in the Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy, much as expected. They were up against Vietnam, and even though their near neighbours fielded their U-19 team, they still proved too big a hurdle to overcome, though the result was in doubt until the very end. In theory, Cambodia's more seasoned campaigners should've been able to put up a better showing, but Vietnam netted their 2nd goal in injury time and Cambodia could only score a late consolation effort through old-pro Teab Vathanak in the final minute of time added on. Yet another disappointment for Lee Tae-Hoon's men but it didn't come as a surprise to anyone. Worryingly, Cambodia's next opponents, Timor Leste, one of the lowest-ranking teams in world football (204th out of 208), pulled off a shock 2-0 win over Malaysia's U-19s tonight and that result will strike fear into the Cambodian camp, with the two teams meeting on Wednesday night.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Cambodia U21s + 5 against an U19 Vietnam team is a ridiculous mismatch in the first place! That victory once again eluded coach Lee, predictable and unsettling. Bring on Timor Leste - I can see a triumph for the coach and garlands at the airport on his return, courtesy of the FFC!

Andy Brouwer said...

The world beaters that are Timor Leste have got their tails up after beating Malaysia. I reckon they will get a positive result against Cambodia tomorrow, maybe a 2-1 win, but at least a draw. No garlands for Lee.

Anonymous said...

I agree with your prediction, Andy.

Andy Brouwer said...

bugger I was correct with the defeat for Cambodia. we lost 1-nil. deffo no garlands for Lee.