What Cambodian fans say....

BIDC CUP 2009

Match Schedule

Venue: National Sport Complex (Olympic National Stadium)

Sunday, 8^th November

- 15h30: Vissai Ninh Binh v U-23 Laos

- 18h00: Hoang Anh Gia Lai v U-23 Cambodia

Tuesday, 10^th November

- 15h30: Vissai Ninh Binh v Hoang Anh Gia Lai

- 18h00: U-23 Cambodia v U-23 Laos

Thursday, 12^th November

- 15h30: U-23 Laos v Hoang Anh Gia Lai

- 18h00: U-23 Cambodia v Vissai Ninh Binh

Saturday, 14th November

- 15h30: Third place playoff

- 18h00 : Final

Prizes:

- 20,000$ for winners

- 10,000$ for runners up

- 5000$ for third place

- 1000$ for each, player of the tournament, top scorer and best goalkeeper.

new players in U23 squad

According to Andy, To Vanthann and Ieng Pisith, both from National Defense, have been called up to replace Ngoun Chansothea and Chhim Sambo.

FIFA confirm contribution towards new football centre

Source: Phnom Penh Post  by Ung Chamroeun

FIFA representative signs agreement with the Cambodian Football Federation to donate US$400,992 towards construction of a new national football centre 

JEYSING Muthiah, representative of FIFA Development Office in Kuala Lumpur, and Ouk Sethycheat, general secretary of the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC), co-signed a contract Tuesday to begin construction of the new FFC headquarters and training center.

The ceremony was held at the current FFC headquarters, located in Chaeng Maeng village on the outskirts of Phnom Penh. In attendance were representatives from Khmer Nihon Corporation, the company chosen to construct the new centre.

With the signing of the contract, FIFA have granted the FFC US$400,992, which is the second contribution from the international football organisation as part of their Goal Project to develop Cambodian football. The FFC received US$400,000 from FIFA in 2002 for the construction of the current centre.

Jeysing Muthiah confirmed that the project will see the construction of a new National Football Centre (NFC) on 15 hectares of land located in Tonle Bati district, Takeo province, about 40 kilometers from Phnom Penh.

Ouk Sethycheat expressed the ambitions of federation president Sao Sokha for the development of football in Cambodia. “Our current centre is too small and surrounded by many garment factories,” said the secretary. “That is not good for the players. So the president has decided to find a new place.”

He added that the construction of the new NFC is to include two playing fields and accommodation, changing rooms and a canteen for national team players.

According to Sao Sokha, the FFC is planning to spend around $2 million for the construction of the new NFC. Besides sponsorship from the second FIFA Goal Project, the federation has raised funds from donations by local companies and from the sale of the old NFC land.

“We will spend from five to 10 years for the construction of new NFC, depending on the money we have,” said Ouk Sethycheat.

U16 qualifiers: Cambodia qualification hopes end

Source : Phnom Penh Post by Ung Chamroeun

BANGKOK – The Cambodian U16 national team were soundly beaten for the third straight time in Bangkok Wednesday, falling 7-1 to Vietnam in their AFC U16 Championship qualifier. The result gives them no hope of qualification for next year’s tournament, although the youngsters can take small consolation in recording their first score of the trip.

A brace from Nguy En Van Nui, and one from Nguy En Anh Phong gave Vietnam a 3-0 lead into the break. Dang Anh Tuan pushed them further ahead after the restart, before Cambodia’s Chan Vathanaka pegged one back in the 67th minute. Vietnam struck back a minute later, and knocked in two more before the end to run out comfortable winners. 

Dith Nimol, a Cambodian student attending the match, said the team showed improvement from the previous heavy defeats. “They had a few occasions to kick on their opponents’ side,” he said. “However, they preferred keeping the ball rather than attacking.” North Korea tops the group after three consecutive victories following a 2-1 win over South Korea Wednesday.

Chhoy Vira stuck in stalemate

Source : Phnom Penh Post by Ung Chamroeun

The Kingdom’s best Cambodian chess player yearns for better opponents after beating every local challenger and dreams of travelling abroad to play masters

CHHOY Vira became a legend amongst his peers in the world of Cambodian chess when he won the first-ever National Championships last year. For his efforts, the 30-year-old received a gold medal, and a cash prize of US$1,000.

Since then, Chhoy Vira has struggled to find local opponents who can challenge him and dreams of playing in regional and world tournaments. “This is not me being boastful, but I really want to play against real opponents,” he said. “Especially with chess players from ASEAN nations because I cannot step up to the world level directly.”

The champ is a regular at Rong Roeung Sea Lareach coffee shop near Tuol Kork market, a popular haunt for local chess masters. But in recent years, Chhoy Vira has played there infrequently, preferring to eat and drink and watch other people playing, rather than rattle off a succession of easy victories.

Chhoy Vira cannot find worthy opponents in non-human form either. “Chess computers were created by man,” he remarks. “They can calculate the next seven steps. But me, I can know what happens in the next eight steps.”

Cambodian chess, or ouk chaktrung, is similar to Western chess, with slight variants in rules and starting setup. The game dates back to the early Angkorian era in AD800, and can be seen depicted in bas reliefs on Angkorian temples such as Angkor Wat and the Bayon.

Chhoy Vira says fate played a role in introducting him to the game, after his family moved from Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh. “In 1994, when I was 14 years old, destiny sent me to meet my master, Ponlok,” he recalled. “We shared the same interests, and he accepted me to be his student.

“And one year later, we started together the mission to find chess players all across Phnom Penh,” he stated, adding that Ponlok had learnt the game from Master Lak, who had been awarded a golden medal in Cambodian chess during the Sangkum Reastr Niyum regime (1954-70) of Norodom Sihanouk. By 1999, Chhoy’s reputation as the man to beat in Cambodian chess was cemented.

Tragically, Master Ponlok died in a road accident in 2006. “I will always respect him, even if I beat him many times, because without him I could not have reached the success I have,” Chhoy Vira noted, with a smile.

Chhoy compares strategies in the game of chess to strategies of war battles. “When I play, I always consider myself as top leader in the Kingdom,” he reveals. “Sometimes, I have to put the fishes [pawns] in danger as we let some infantry die. And then, we try our best to destroy the military camp before killing the rival king.”

He also showed his admiration for the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Sen. “Like playing chess, [Hun Sen] led the country with a view to the future. He knew well the positive and negative steps to take in advance. So that’s why Cambodia has developed a lot under his direction.”

The Cambodian champion can play play other forms of chess, including Russian and international, but said he doesn’t like playing under Chinese rules. After clinching the title in 2008, Chhoy Vira formed a strong relationship with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Cambodian Chess Federation. Vat Chamroeun, recently appointed general secretary of the NOC, wanted Chhoy Vira to form an association, with the objective of increasing the number of competitions of Cambodian chess, and helping locals reach international level.

“I really want the people of the world know the strength of Cambodian chess players, alongside ones from India, Bulgaria and Russia,” Chhoy Vira said. “I’m not saying I’m the best one, but I won’t hesitate if someone presents me with the opportunity to play against other champions in the world.”

Suy Sopheap is a friend of Chhoy Vira from the local chess circuit.

“I believe that Vira could gain victory in international tournaments,” Suy Sopheap said. “The way that he plays is so complicated, I don’t understand his methods. It’s difficult to find his weakness.”

Sea Lareach, owner of the chess coffee shop, appreciates the talents of Chhoy Vira. “When he plays, many people come to my shop,” he said.
However, playing chess is not a profession for Chhoy Vira, and following his graduation with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2006, he started work with his brother. Chhoy Vira remains happy to teach others who want to learn from him, suggesting that retention of knowledge also depends on the fate of the person.

National swimming legend Hem Thon stays poolside

Source: Phnom Penh Post by Ung Chamroeun

Cambodia’s most decorated swimmer of the 1960s talks out about his past and current involvement in the national team, with big hopes for the future

EM Thon shows a determination that goes beyond his 67 years. The national swimming legend began his career in sports way back in the Sangkum Reastr Niyum regime of Norodom Sihanouk, and he gives a fascinating insight into his past.

Raised in Koh Dach commune, Kandal Province, Hem Thon was initially interested in football. He played for royal team, Cercle Royale Khmere, alongside the top national goalkeeper of the time, Lim Sak, who remained one of his closest friends.

It was not by accident that Hem Thon found himself in the swimming pool near Wat Phnom, at a site now occupied by the American Embassy. “Two reasons pushed me to join” the swimming team, he recalls. “Firstly, because the encouragement of older athletes, and secondly, I was alone because most of my football teammates went to China.”

The top national swimmer 
Hem Thon quickly rose up the ranks, making his national championship debut in late 1960, where he finished in second place. From then on out, he dominated the domestic scene for a decade, taking nothing but gold.

Hem Thon says he lost count of the amount of medals he received from national swimming events, but remembers grabbing three bronze medals at his first international event, the 1963 Ganefo Games in Indonesia.

During the third SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur in 1965, his medal haul included two silvers and three bronzes.

However, his happiest moment came in an international competition in Singapore in 1965, where he won gold in the 100m freestyle, beating swimmers from four other nations in the region. In total, Hem Thon won 12 medals at international competitions during his career.

His career as an athlete came to an end in 1971, with age becoming a factor and the political situation in the Kingdom rapidly becoming unsafe. During the Khmer Rouge regime, he relocated to Pursat province, where, tragically, five of his children died. 


Despite ceasing to compete in the pool, Hem Thon was adamant about playing an active role in the development of sport in his home country. “I decided to return to the sports sector after the war because I don’t want to lose what I had done before,” he said.

In 1983, Hem Thon and a few friends started the Federation of Amateur Swimming of Cambodia, an internationally recognised organisation that changed to the Khmer Amateur Swimming Federation in 1996. Hem Thon was instated as General Secretary and head coach in 1994, as well as serving as a government official in charge of sport education until his retirement in 2000.

The national hero has stated that his mission will not be complete unless young Cambodian swimmers win medals from international competitions.
His talent in the water seems to have been passed down to his three sons, one daughter and one granddaughter. However, only his youngest son, 19-year-old Hem Thon Ponloeu, and his granddaughter, 15-year-old Hem Thon Vitiny, still compete in swimming, both featuring on the national team.

Much work still to be done 
According to Hem Thon, the Cambodian swimmers of today are producing better performances than in his generation, but have a long way to go before they can begin to hold their own in regional competitions.

“While we are just starting the first step, other countries have reached the tenth step already,” he opined.

“It is difficult to say that [the young Cambodian athletes] will win medals from the upcoming SEA Games in Laos because, honestly, we are not well-prepared yet,” admitted Hem Thon. “But I hope in 2011 or 2013, they will realise our dream.”

Indeed, things look promising, with his granddaughter Vitiny making the last eight at the 2007 SEA Games in Thailand, setting a new national record in the process.

Despite his age, Hem Thon keeps remarkably busy. In the morning, he is often at Apsara TV, where he is one of a panel of experts on the sports news. Recently he was elected as a member of National Olympic Committee, a job he describes as complicated. Evenings nearly always see him training his students of the national team. The swimming federation has yet to find an office, so Hem Thon always takes related work to do at home.

“Most of the work I do voluntarily, and sometimes I spend my own cash,” he said. “If I didn’t think of the national interest, I may have left [the sport] a long time ago.”

Super Red jump to top of Futsal league

By Ung Chamroeun, Phnom Penh Post

WITH wins from their first two games, Khmer Super Red sit atop of the FFC Hello Futsal League 2009. After crushing Dei Ek Katde 14-6, Super Red smashed Saturday opponents Panda FC 13-6.

Super Red’s hotshot So Daravuth was the man of the match with a stunning four goals in about as many minutes.

Olympic Youth also boast a perfect record following a 4-1 victory over reigning champions Funan FC 4-1 Saturday, but have four fewer in goal difference than the league leaders.

Rama Holding Group move into third after winning a testing clash with Khmer Eysann 4-3. And Dei Ek Katde grabbed their first points of the campaign with aplomb, trouncing Tuol Sangke All Star 13-2.

Brief: SKoreans' 11 heaven

By Ung Chamroeun, Phnom Penh Post 


BANGKOK – The situation of Cambodian U16 national team became even worse Sunday, after a 11-0 demolition by South Korea in their AFC 2010 qualifier in Bangkok. 

The South Koreans blasted in six goals in the first half, including three in the last three minutes. The second half started with even more misery for the Cambodian youngsters, with substitute Kang Tae Woong scoring in his first minute of play, Hwang Sin Young completing his hat trick a minute later, and Cambodian defender Soun Rotha conceding an own goal. 

With a negative goal difference of 19 from their first two games, Cambodia are dead last in Group G, while North Korea lead following a 5-1 drubbing of Myanmar. Hosts Thailand drop to third after losing 1-0 to Vietnam. 

A slight respite is that the Philippines in Group E and Macau in Group F boast worse goal difference (-25 and -48 respectively), although both teams have scored a goal. Cambodia next face Vietnam at the Royal Thai Army Stadium on Wednesday. 

U16s taken to pieces of 8

Please read Phnom Penh Post 


Thailand thrash Cambodia U16s 8-0 in AFC qualifier Friday


LAST week, Cambodian Football Federation spokesman May Tola had predicted the U16 national team would perform admirably in their AFC Championship 2010 qualifiers in Thailand, inspired by the feats of East Timor, who had qualified for the finals for the first time in their history.

However, the Cambodian youngsters were well and truly routed by host nation Thailand, who smashed in an awesome eight with no reply Friday. A hat trick within seven minutes by Prakasit Khamkhong contributed to Thailand’s first-half tally of five.

Three Cambodian defenders were brought on midway through the second half in an attempt to stem the flow of relentless Thai attacks, but they couldn’t prevent Prakasit’s cropping up near the end to grab his fourth, and his team’s eighth.

Cambodia sit bottom of their group, which Thailand top, while North Korea take second place after beating Vietnam 2-1 Friday. Myanmar stunned South Korea with a 1-1 draw.

Nimol, a Cambodian student living in Bangkok, watched the match live at Bangkok’s Royal Thai Army Stadium. He said the Cambodian boys had little to blame themselves for, with the Thai squad holding a significant size advantage.

Nimol also noted that Cambodian goalkeeper Prak Monyphirun was kept extremely busy, with the Thais dominating the possession throughout the game.

U16 Cambodia lost 8-nil to host Thai

U16s travel to Thailand for AFC qualifiers

Please check Phnom Penh Post 


THE Cambodian U16 national football team departed for Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday morning to compete in qualifiers for the AFC U16 Championship 2010.

Under the leadership of Japanese coach Teshima Atsushi, the Cambodian youngsters will face Thailand, North Korea, South Korea, Vietnam and Myanmar in their intimidating Group G. On the opening day Friday, Cambodia play hosts Thailand before coming up against South Korea two days later. Then, on October 14, 16 and 19, they face Vietnam, Myanmar and North Korea respectively.

The top three teams in the group will qualify for the 2010 finals.

Timor Leste made history Monday, booking their first-ever AFC U16 Championship finals berth with a 3-0 win over Guam October 1 to finish second in group F behind China. Hong Kong grabbed the third qualifying spot ahead of Singapore, Macau and Guam.

With Timor Leste’s success story, Cambodian Football Federation spokesman May Tola showed optimism for the tournament, even with formidable opponents in their group. “They [Cambodian U16 team] trained regularly during the last three weeks,” he said. “They are performing well. I hope they will bring us the best result.”

CAMBODIA U16s SQUAD LIST
Goalkeepers: 
Prak Mony Phirun, Hoam Vichsambath

Defenders: 
Our Sophaon, Suon Rotha, Thai Phalla, Kouk Sokchea, Mean Phally, Sem Panha, Mean Phalla, Soch Makara

Midfielders: 
Hoy Phallin, Chan Vathanaka, Van Rina

Forwards:
Kong Ponleur, Ly Sarort, Chan Vansimona

BIDC Cup launched

http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2009100728769/Sport/bidc-cup-launched.html

AFC U16 Championship 2010 – Qualifying stage draw:

Group A: Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan.
Group B: Iran, Bahrain, Lebanon, Nepal, Tajikistan, Maldives.
Group C: Syria, Yemen, Qatar, Palestine, Iraq, Bhutan.
Group D: UAE, India, Turkmenistan, Oman, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan.
Group E: Japan, Indonesia, Mongolia, Chinese Taipei, Bangladesh, Philippines.
Group F: China, Singapore, Guam, Hong Kong, Macau, Timor Leste.
Group G: Korea Republic, Thailand, Vietnam, DPR Korea, Cambodia, Myanmar.
Group H: Australia, Malaysia, Laos.

Cambodia International Football Tournament BIDC CUP 2009

Sponsored by Bank for Investment and Development of Cambodia Plc, Vietnamese Bank

- From 8th to 14th November at Olympic Stadium
- Live on TV5 (15h30 and 18h00)

4 teams in competition

- U-23 Cambodia
- U-23 Laos
- Hoang Anh Gia Lai (V-League)
- Vissai Ninh Binh (V-League)

Prizes:
- Champion : 20 000$
- Runner up: 10 000$
- Third place : 5000$
- Best player: 1000$
- Top Scorer: 1000$
- Best goalkeeper: 1000$

2009 Futsal league opens to slender new format

My Article in Phnom Penh Post

THE 2009 FFC Hello Futsal League kicked off Saturday at 8am inside Olympic Stadium, with a feast of goals to entertain the attending audience. Eight teams compete for the trophy this year, including Funan FC, Rama Holding Group (formerly Cambo Six), Youth Olympic, Khmer Super Red, Toul Sangke All Star, Khmer Eysann, Dei Ek Katde and Panda FC.

The league participants were halved for this year, with the eight quarterfinalists chosen to participate in a round-robin format for the trophy. Matches are to be played every Saturday, with two morning games starting at 8am and two afternoon matches from 2pm, screened live on TVK. The league concludes November 28.

Ouk Sethycheat, general secretary of the Cambodian Football Federation (FFC), said the Futsal competition is a welcome addition to the calendar of events organised by the federation, which features the Cambodian Premier League and the Samdech Hun Sen Cup. Ouk Sethycheat welcomed the new league format, which ranks teams in a table according to points and goal difference. “Every team has to get the best result from their matches,” he said.

In the opening game Saturday, Toul Sanke All Star defeated Khmer Eysann 11-5, followed by Youth Olympic bagging three points after beating Panda FC 16-8. Current champion Funan FC and runner up Rama Holding Group shared the points following their 6-6 draw. The last match of the day saw Dei Ek Katde succumb 6-14 to Khmer Super Red.

Bun Sok, a secretary of state at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, stated during an opening ceremony speech that Prime Minister Hun Sen was pleased with the development of football in Cambodia, especially in regards to technical aspects and to improvement in players’ discipline. Bun Sok added that, although the premier did not attend the CPL matches, he regularly viewed them on television.

Prior to the league start, 35 referees and football officials went on a four-day Futsal refereeing course organised by FFC to learn Futsal rules and practice their implementation.

“Normally, the referees are always criticised by the public for the integrity of their work,” said one football supporter who wished to remain anonymous. “I hope that they will do better without any outside influence.”

FFC Hello Futsal League 2009

8 Teams are in the tournament from 1st October to 28th November.

There are : Funan FC, Rama Holding Group (formerly Cambo Six), Youth Olympic, Khmer Super Red, Toul Sangke All Star, Khmer Eysann, Dei Ek Katde and Panda FC. 

- Toul Sangke All Star v Khmer Eysann : 11-5

- Youth Olympic v Panda FC : 16-8

- Funan FC v Rama Holding Group : 6-6

- Khmer Super Red v Dei Ek Katde : 14-6

Table Standing:

1.     Khmer Super Red: 3 points (+8)

2.     Youth Olympic: 3 points (+8)

3.     Khmer Eysann: 3 points (+6)

4.     Funan FC : 1 point (=)

5.     Rama Holding Group: 1 point (=)

6.     Toul Sangke All Star: 0 (-6)

7.     Panda FC: 0 (-8)

8.     Dai Ek Katde: 0 (-8)

Fixtures:

Saturday, 10^th October 4, 2009

-         8h00 : Panda FC v Khmer Super Red

-         9h10: Rama Holding Group v Khmer Eysann

-         14h00: Toul Sanke All Star v Dai Ek Katde

-         15h10: Youth Olympic v Funan FC

My first day at Phnom Penh Post

Now I'm in new workplace. I moved from Cambodge Soir to Phnom Penh Post. I'm here as Sport reporter. I write in Khmer but sometime in English but I need more improvment before writting in English.

If you know the sport events, please kindly tell me....

My phones : 012 765 707, 015 644 800, 097 616 77 88

Bye Bye Cambodge Soir...

Today is my last day at Cambodge Soir where I've worked since 2003. I really enjoyed in this French newspaper. But as I'm still young so i need more experience and challenge for my life. I decided to quit...
On the other hand, I want to improve my English in the new place because I left it for a longtime...

Oh, I still have part time job for Cambodge Soir but only one day a week....

See you in Phnom Penh Post...

Lao Football Team...

Prime Minister is happy with Cambodian football

Prime Minister Hun Sen : " I watched the final between Naga Corp and Khemara Keila on TV. They played well. They showed their great performance. U-23 lost 6-nil to Singapore, nothing to blame. Most players especially 4 from Naga and Khemara played already 120 minutes just one day before this friendly match"

Photos : Cambodia v Singapore

First international friendly for Cambodian site

Bun Sok, secretary of State of Education, Ouk Sethy Cheat, general secretary to FFC, Thong Khon, minister of Tourism and president of National Olympic Committee 

 

First eleven : Sovannrithy (18), Tiny (4), Yaty (22), Rady (3), Rithy (15), Kumpheak (13), Sokgnorn (12), Seila (14), Sokumpheak (10), Sothearath (16)

Singapore team after victory..... congratulation...

They worked so hard... played against big team just one day after CPL

We missed chance..... 

Our future...... they will do better for Cambodia...

Scott O'Donell, Cambodian coach and Radojko Avramovic, Singapore National Coach

We learn from this experience... my players worked hard...

Pathmanathan S/O Thambiayah, Singapore Coach

Cambodia U23 0-6 Singapore U23 - U23 International Friendly

U-23 friendly: Cambodia lost 6-nil to Singapore

Singapore 6-0 Cambodia

Scorers : M.Khairul Nizam Bin M. Kamal 35', Wuak Jun Yi 42', M. Fadhil Bin Noh 58', 68', 74', M.Fairoz Bin Hasan 87'

* Singapore (Young Lions) is a good team. I don't blame the Cambodian players, most of them (17 footballers) played yesterday for the last day of Cambodian Premier League. And that is the first international friendly match for our team. I will stand behind my national team for eternity. I hope Scott O'Donell can do better and better.....

Wait tomorrow for photos of the match

Naga Corp, champion for second time

Naga Corp 2-1 Khemara Keila (after extra time)

Naga Corp 2 : Okonkwo Sunday Patrick 100', 114'


Khemara 1 : Joel Omoraka 120'

Kouch Sokumpheak before game....

Naga fans, happy after Sunday Patrick opened his first goal

Khemara Fans, angry with referee....

They needed a penalty for Khemara...
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Preah Khan Reach 2-1 Phnom Penh Crown

Preah Khan Reach 2: Sam El Nasa 30', Khoun Laboravy 42'


Phnom Penh Crown 1: Chan Rithy 8' with his corner kick

Hand in hand between Sothearith and Nasa

Bravo number 11 Chan Rithy....

For PPC, referees are not fair... they go out....

PPC decided to play in the second half but they said that they played only for their fans...
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Champion Naga Corp : 40 milllions riels

Runner-Up Khemara Keila : 30 millions riels

Third place Preah Khan Reach : 20 millions riels

Fourth place Phnom Penh Crown : 10 millions riels

Fifth place Ministry of National Defense : 5 millions riels

Fair Play Preah Khan Reach: 2 millions riels

Top Scorer 21 goals, Justine Uch Prince from Spark FC : 2 millions riels
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More pictures

All two matches, the referees are welcomed by the bottles of mineral water...

Commentators Ho Ngaet and Vuthy from TVK

Popular blogger Andy Brouwer and vice president of FFC

President of FFC, HE Sao Sokha told to journalists that the competitions are better and better

Scott, U-23 Coach with the prince from Apsara TV

Football : actualité chargée

Mon Article en Français pour Cambodge Soir

Alors que la finale du championnat se jouera ce week-end au stade Olympique, la Fédération vient de dévoiler les joueurs sélectionnés pour participer aux 25e SEA Games en décembre au Laos. 

Les SEA Games approchent...

La fédération a tenu ce matin une conférence de presse exceptionnelle pour présenter la finale du championnat, qui opposera samedi le Khemara Keila à Naga Corp, et la selection qui participera aux SEA Games en décembre. Cette sélection est basée sur les jeunes de moins de 23 ans et disputera un match amical contre Singapour au stade Olympique dimanche. 

Depuis plusieurs mois, le sélectionneur australien Scott O'Donell et ses assistants ont testé plus de 40 joueurs venus de tous les clubs de la Cambodia Premier League. 25 d'entre eux ont réussi les tests techniques mais il ne seront que 20 à partir au Laos pour représenter leur pays. Sept proviennent de l'équipe de la Défense nationale, sept autres de Preah Khan Reach, six du Phnom Penh Crown, deux de Khemara Keila et un de Build Bright United.

Concernant les chance de l'équipe nationale, Scott O'Donell se veut prudent : « Nous ne connaissons pas le niveau réel de nos adversaires et où nous nous situons par rapport à eux. Nous en saurons beaucoup plus après le match contre Singapour dimanche. » Le sélectionneur déplore déjà le manque de préparation. En raison d'un calendrier chargé, entre championnat, équipes de jeunes et tournois régionaux, les joueurs n'ont été réunis tous ensemble qu'à six reprises. 

Du 3 octobre au 5 novembre, l'équipe du Cambodge effectuera un stage de préparation au Viêtnam. Cinq matchs amicaux avec des équipes locales sont prévus. Ensuite, la sélection rentrera au Cambodge pour disputer quatre nouvelles rencontres de préparation entre le 8 et le 14 novembre. Enfin, la préparation s'achèvera par deux matchs amicaux contre le Viêtnam. Le 3 décembre, les footballeurs cambodgiens s'envoleront pour le Laos et les SEA GAmes. 

« Nous allons faire de notre mieux pour décrocher une victoire. Ce serait historique pour le Cambodge. J'ai demandé à mes joueurs d'être très concentrés, surtout sur leur technique et sur la tactique de l'équipe » affirme Scott O'Donell. De son côté, le responsable de la sélection, Vann Ly, ne souhaite pas s'avancer sur les performances futures de l'équipe. Mais il soutient que les joueurs sont motivés pour honorer la fierté nationale et il balaie d'un revers de la main tout soupçon d'achat de match lors de cette compétition. 

Ouk Sethy Cheat, secrétaire général de la Fédération de Football du Cambodge, relève pour sa part que l'État prend bien soin de la sélection nationale. Grâce à une collaboration entre la FFC et le ministère de l'Éducation, chaque joueur touchera un salaire mensuel de 200 dollars en plus de son équipement. Le gouvernement a fixé le montant des primes en cas de podium : 24 millions de riels pour une médaille d'or, 16 pour l'argent et 8 pour le bronze.

Don't Forget on Saturday and Sunday

On Saturday

13h00 : Preah Khan Reach v Phnom Penh Crown for third place

15h45: Khemara Keila v Naga Corp for Champion

Ticket : 1$ and free

On Sunday

Friendly : Cambodia v Singapore

Ticket : 5000 riels and 10000 riels

At Olympic Staduim

Indonesia Under-23 Squad

M Ridwan (Persita U-21), Yudi Choirudin (Pro Duta), Ruben Karel Sanadi (PSMS), Joko Sidik (Bontang FC), Egi Melgiansyah (Pelita Jaya), Nasution Karuraba (Persisam), Dendy Santoso (Arema Malang), Kalasut (Persi Tembilang Riau), Andika Yudistira Lubis (PSMS Makasar), Windu Anggoro (Jakarta), Engel Bert Sanii (Persiram), Frengki Irawan (PSM Makasar), Rachmat Latief (Persiram), Djayusman (PSM Makasar), Elvis Nelson Anes (Jakarta), M Fauzan Djamal (Semen Padang), Lucky Wahyu (Persebaya), Corneles Sergius Gedy (Persiba Balikpapan), Tony Sucipto (Sriwijaya FC), Johan Juansyah (Persijap Jepara), Yongky Aribowo (Persik Kediri), Jajang Mulyana (Pelita Jaya), Sultan Samma (Persiba), Titus Bonai (Persiram), Rendi Siregar (Persikota Tangerang)

Source :http://thejakartaglobe.com/football/indonesia-names-under-23-national-football-coach/325606

Preah Khan Reach win China tourney

Source : Phnom Penh Post 

WEDNESDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER 2009 15:00 KEN GADFFI

Preah Khan Reach flew to Shenzhen last week and won all four games.

AFTER losing to Khemara Keila in the semifinals of the Cambodian Premier League playoffs, Preah Khan Reach (PKR) bounced back to win an international tournament in Shenzhen, China last week. The competition featured teams from Thailand and Laos, and two teams from China, who took part in a five-team mini-league format. 

The Cambodian club, playing without their foreign squad members in accordance with competition rules, won all four of their matches over the week. 

- Preah Khan Reach 3-2 Chaing Rai from Thailand (scorers : San Narith, Lay Rasmey and Khoun Laboravy)

- Preah Khan Reach 2-0 Mekong River Team from Laos (scorers : Sam El Nasa and Prak Mony Udom)

- Preah Khan Reach 1-0 Hishang Bao'an selected side of China (scorer : Keo Kosal)

- Preah Khan Reach 4-3 Hishang Bao'an Youth Team (scorers : Lay Rasmey, Sam El Nasa, Khoun Laboravy and Suon Thoun)

U-23 Squad for Seagames in Laos

Team Manager : Vann Ly

Coach : Scott O'donell

Assistant Coach : Bouy Dary and Vann Piseth

Goalkeeping Coach : Prak Sovanny

Goalkeepers :

-Samreth Seiha (Ministry of National Defense)

-Sou Yati (Ministry of National Defense)

-Peng Bunchhay (Phnom Penh Crown)

Forwards :

-Kouch Sokumpheak (Khemara Keila)

-Khim Borei (Ministry of National Defense)

-Keo Sokgnorn (Phnom Penh Crown)

-Chan Chhaya (Phnom Penh Crown)

Midfielders :

-Prak Mony Udom (Preah Khan Reach)

-Keo Kosal (Preah Khan Reach)

-Chhim Sambo (Naga Corp)

- Lorn Sotheara (Ministry of National Defense)

-Ngoun Chansothea (Preah Khan Reach)

-Phoung Narong (Phnom Penh Crown)

-Nov Soseila (Ministry of National Defense)

-San Narith (Preah Khan Reach)

-Chhun Sothearoath (Build Bright United)

-Khoun Laboravy (Preah Khan Reach)

-Um Kumpheak (Ministry of National Defense)

 

 

Defenders :

-Tieng Tiny (Phnom Penh Crown)

-Sok Rithy (Preah Khan Reach)

-Sun Sovannarith (Naga Corp)

-Chan Dara (Khemara Keila)

-Pheak Rady (Ministry of National Defense)

-Lay Rasmey (Preah Khan Reach)

-Peng Panhcharong (Phnom Penh Crown)

Note : only 20 players will be selected for the 25th Seagames in Laos

* 27/09/09 : Friendly match against U-23 Singapore at Olympic Stadium

* From 3/10/09 to 4/11/09 : Training in Vietnam (5 friendly matches)

*8-14/11/09 : 4 friendly matches in Cambodia 

*16-27/11/09 : Back to Vietnam (2 more friendly matches)

* 3/12/09 : Go to Laos