The worst team in Asia and Europe? Reflections from the RSN Stadium
Asia Europe FC sit bottom of the Cambodian league table. Four games played, no points, 19 goals conceded. Given the apparent standing of Cambodia and their AFC coefficient there is an argument that Asia Europe could be the worst team in Asia. And Europe.
However for 45 minutes under the lights at the RSN stadium they held Phnom Penh Crown, the self-proclaimed leading club in the Kingdom, goalless.
They even had micro-moments of domination spear-headed by the Nigerian attacking duo -9 and 99 -of George Kelechi and Sunday Ayodele. However their serene compatriot, Obion Obadin, patrolling and conducting the high Crown defensive line kept them at bay.
Chances at the other end – Leng Makara through on goal and fell over. Cambodian football does not lack comedy.
However whatever manager Sam Schweingruber said at half-time to Crown, the away team playing at home in another of the pervasities of the Metfone C League, worked. Less than 10 minutes into the second period and 3-0 up.
The left flank always looked the most threatening for Crown – the bright booted and diminutive Sierra Leoneon winger Santige Koroma combining with Keo Sokpheng – and it was from here the first two goals originated. With either great luck or great skill Sokpheng unlocked the defence and scored. Minutes (seconds?) latter Crown added a second, again down the left, through Koroma. The Nigerian George Bisan then headed in from a corner. Three-nill to the football team.
Asia Europe scored one through Kelechi. Had a second disallowed after Crown goal-keeper went walkabout. But Crown dominated, added 3 more goals and secured a win. 10 points from 12 for the champions.
Asia Europe FC sit bottom of the Cambodian league table. Four games played, no points, 19 goals conceded. Given the apparent standing of Cambodia and their AFC coefficient there is an argument that Asia Europe could be the worst team in Asia. And Europe.
However for 45 minutes under the lights at the RSN stadium they held Phnom Penh Crown, the self-proclaimed leading club in the Kingdom, goalless.
They even had micro-moments of domination spear-headed by the Nigerian attacking duo -9 and 99 -of George Kelechi and Sunday Ayodele. However their serene compatriot, Obion Obadin, patrolling and conducting the high Crown defensive line kept them at bay.
Chances at the other end – Leng Makara through on goal and fell over. Cambodian football does not lack comedy.
However whatever manager Sam Schweingruber said at half-time to Crown, the away team playing at home in another of the pervasities of the Metfone C League, worked. Less than 10 minutes into the second period and 3-0 up.
The left flank always looked the most threatening for Crown – the bright booted and diminutive Sierra Leoneon winger Santige Koroma combining with Keo Sokpheng – and it was from here the first two goals originated. With either great luck or great skill Sokpheng unlocked the defence and scored. Minutes (seconds?) latter Crown added a second, again down the left, through Koroma. The Nigerian George Bisan then headed in from a corner. Three-nill to the football team.
Asia Europe scored one through Kelechi. Had a second disallowed after Crown goal-keeper went walkabout. But Crown dominated, added 3 more goals and secured a win. 10 points from 12 for the champions.
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