(Interstat) — Both teams opened their seasons with a tie, each now holding a record of no wins, no losses and one draw across all competitions. The result defied pre-match expectations, as Kampong Speu Province managed to hold Genk scoreless despite being projected as heavy underdogs.

Substitute Yuto Tsunashima recorded an assist for Genk, though no goal resulted from the play. He received a yellow card in the 75th minute. Substitute Eran Tuypens also earned an assist for the home side and was booked three minutes later in the 78th minute.

Neither side could find the back of the net despite opportunities, leaving both teams with a point from the season opener. The match, held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, marked the first competitive fixture of the campaign for both clubs.