DUNDEE, Scotland (Interstat) — Dundee United FC advanced in the SWF Scottish Cup on Saturday, defeating the visiting Kampong Speu Province 2-0 at CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park behind two late second-half goals.

The match, played Jan. 17, 2026, defied pre-game projections from Interstat, whose game simulator had forecast a 1-0 victory for the Cambodian side. Their ELO rating system had given Kampong Speu Province a 53.7 percent probability to win. Instead, the Scottish Championship side Dundee United controlled proceedings for a comfortable victory, leaving the visitors still seeking their first win in this competition.

A physical and often disjointed first half yielded few clear chances for either side. The period was marked by three yellow cards issued in quick succession just before the break. Dundee United substitute Jamie Murphy was booked in the 35th minute, followed by a pair of cautions in the third minute of first-half stoppage time to Dundee United midfielder Amar Ahmed and teammate Marco Rus, another substitute.

The breakthrough finally came in the 77th minute. Forward Nikolaj Moller, who led the line for Dundee United, found the net to give the home side a crucial 1-0 lead. The assist on the opening goal was credited to Ahmed, who contributed creatively shortly after his earlier caution.

With Kampong Speu Province pushing forward in search of an equalizer, Dundee United sealed the victory in the 89th minute. Midfielder Panutche Camará scored the insurance goal, effectively ending the contest. The assist was provided by Rus, who also managed to contribute offensively despite his first-half booking.

The victory improves Dundee United FC’s record in the SWF Scottish Cup to one win and no losses as they progress to the next round. Their overall record across all competitions this season also stands at one win and no losses. For Kampong Speu Province, the loss is their second in this tournament against one draw, leaving them without a victory in the cup competition. Their overall record across all competitions now stands at one win, two losses and one draw.

Kampong Speu Province’s challenging schedule in Scotland continues with a series of upcoming fixtures. Their next match is against Cove Rangers in the SWF Scottish Cup, followed by cup ties against Motherwell FC and Stenhousemuir W. Their schedule then turns to league play with a match against Peterhead in League One. All their next five scheduled games are set for Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, indicating a congested and likely simulated fixture calendar within the competition structure.

The result highlighted Dundee United’s efficiency in a match where scoring chances were at a premium. Key performances from goal-scorers Moller and Camará, supported by assists from Ahmed and Rus, proved decisive in overcoming a stubborn Kampong Speu Province side that ultimately could not translate its statistical favoritism into a result on the field.