A lingering look

Coach David Booth with his Crown players before they leave the dressing room

A few more photos from last night's exit from the Singapore Cup for Phnom Penh Crown. They just didn't quite have enough to match Tampines Rovers on the night, who shaded the game despite a dramatic comeback by Crown early in the 2nd half. However, they couldn't sustain the momentum and the home team's man of the moment, as he has been for many years, Bosnian-born striker Alexsandar Duric came up trumps when it mattered most - in the penalty box. He says it's his final season in Singapore and with more than 300 goals to his name, every defence in the city state's league will be glad to hear that. The meagre attendance of 487 included a group of Cambodian students studying in Singapore, as well as the Cambodian Ambassador. 

Captain Kouch Sokumpheak with his teammates in the tunnel

Crown line-up for the pre-match handshakes

The two captains and match officials pose; Duric on the left, Sokumpheak on the right

A final all-together before kick-off

A view from the press box, quite a way from the action

The dejection is palpable at the final whistle

The winning team receive their after-match plaudits, including star striker Alexsandar Duric (center)