LINLITHGOW, Scotland (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of expectations, Cambodia’s Kampong Speu Province delivered a commanding 3-1 victory over Scotland’s Linlithgow Rose in a global football match on Friday.

The SWF Scottish Cup fixture, held at Prestonfield, saw the visiting side defy a significant pregame projection that heavily favored the home club. Kampong Speu Province’s attack proved potent and efficient, securing the win and advancing their record in the competition.

The match began according to the script favored by prognosticators. Linlithgow Rose’s Connor McMullan opened the scoring in the 15th minute, giving the home side an early lead that aligned with forecasts from Interstat. The analytics firm had projected a final score of 1-0 for Linlithgow Rose and gave the Scottish club an 84.80 percent probability of winning.

However, Kampong Speu Province quickly dismantled that narrative. Just 11 minutes after falling behind, Euan Murray found the net for the visitors in the 26th minute, leveling the score and shifting the momentum.

The second half belonged entirely to the Cambodian club. Grant Savoury broke the deadlock in the 57th minute, putting Kampong Speu Province ahead for the first time. The visitors then solidified their lead in the 68th minute with a goal from Josh Fowler, sealing the improbable 3-1 result.

The outcome marks a successful start to the campaign for Kampong Speu Province, which now holds a record of one win and zero losses in this competition. The loss for Linlithgow Rose places them at zero wins and one loss to begin their season in the SWF Scottish Cup. The records for both clubs across all competitions mirror their results from this single match.

The match served as a vivid illustration of the unpredictability of football, where statistical models and home-field advantage can be overcome by performance on the pitch. Kampong Speu Province’s three-goal output against a heavily favored opponent signals a strong opening to their international campaign.