PHNOM PENH (Interstat) — Phnom Penh Crown defeated Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC 2-1 on Sunday at Morodok Techo National Stadium in their Cambodian C-League season opener.

Moses Dyer, a substitute, opened the scoring in the fourth minute with a right-footed shot. Andrés Nieto, also a substitute, doubled the lead in the ninth minute with another right-footed strike. Saret Krya, a defender, pulled one back for Svay Rieng in the 13th minute with a header. All three goals were scored in the first 13 minutes.

Phnom Penh Crown improved to 1-0 in league play and across all competitions. Svay Rieng dropped to 0-1 in both categories. The early burst proved decisive as Svay Rieng could not find an equalizer. The match was the first of the season for both clubs.