SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Interstat) — Life Sihanoukville opened its C-League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Royal Cambodian Armed Forces FC on Saturday at Life Stadium.

The match saw a flurry of second-half goals after a scoreless first half. Substitute Suk Vatana broke the deadlock with a header in the 65th minute. Defender Kim Joungwoo doubled the lead five minutes later, also scoring with his head. Royal Cambodian Armed Forces pulled one back in the 82nd minute through Khem Lang Khe, but defender Bin Chanthacheary sealed the win for the hosts with a goal in the 88th minute, having also assisted on Kim’s earlier score.

The result gave Life Sihanoukville a winning start to the season, while the visiting side began with a loss. The final score exceeded the pregame projection of a 2-1 outcome by Interstat.