Cambodia wins convincingly, East Timor leaves empty-handed in Round 4 of the ASEAN Championship.
Cambodia defeated East Timor 3-0 in the fourth match of the ASEAN Championship group stage at Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh. Hav scored a brace before Mon sealed the victory, leaving East Timor with a defeat.
- 0'The match has started.
Cambodia hosts East Timor.
- 16'S. Hav gives Cambodia the opening goal.
In the 16th minute, S. Hav scored, giving Cambodia a 1-0 lead over East Timor. The home team had a favorable start after the opening goal.
- 38'V. Im received a yellow card in the 38th minute.
In the 38th minute, V. Im of Cambodia received a yellow card after a foul. This served as a warning to the Cambodian players as they were leading.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 1-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'R. Mon came on as a substitute for D. Yem
In the 46th minute, Cambodia brought R. Mon onto the field to replace D. Yem. Cambodia went into the second half with a 1-0 lead.
- 57'V. Mon came on as a substitute for T. Sa.
In the 57th minute, Cambodia brought V. Mon onto the field to replace T. Sa. The home team made another substitution while leading East Timor 1-0.
- 59'East Timor made a substitution in the 59th minute.
In the 59th minute, East Timor made a substitution: V. Canavaro came on, Kaka left the match. The visiting team made further adjustments while trailing Cambodia 1-0.
- 63'S. Hav doubled Cambodia's lead.
In the 63rd minute, S. Hav scored for Cambodia after an assist from V. Mon, increasing the score to 2-0 against East Timor. Cambodia is now creating a significant lead in the match.
- 68'East Timor makes substitutions after trailing 2-0.
68th minute,P. RibeirosubstituteJ. VarudoOn the East Timor side, the visiting team is in need of a fresh impetus as Cambodia holds a 2-0 advantage.
- 68'East Timor made a substitution when trailing 2-0.
In the 68th minute, East Timor brought A. Bakhito onto the field to replace Z. Cruz. The team made this personnel change while trailing Cambodia 2-0.
- 77'East Timor made a personnel change in the 77th minute.
77th minute,L. FigosubstituteT. ArrarteOn the East Timor side, the team made adjustments while trailing Cambodia 2-0.
- 77'East Timor made a substitution in the 77th minute.
In the 77th minute, East Timor brought A. Correia onto the field to replace L. Farrugia. Cambodia was still leading 2-0 in the final minutes of the match.
- 80'Cambodia made a substitution in the 80th minute.
In the 80th minute, T. Makara came on as a substitute for I. Fernandes, with Cambodia leading East Timor 2-0. This substitution helped Cambodia refresh their squad in the final stages of the match.
- 81'R. Jom received a yellow card in the 81st minute.
In the 81st minute, R. Jom (East Timor) received a yellow card after a foul.
- 89'Cambodia made a substitution in the 89th minute.
In the 89th minute, S. Chea came on as a substitute for P. Sokha for Cambodia. This late-game substitution came as Cambodia held a 3-0 lead.
- 89'Cambodia made a substitution in the 89th minute.
In the 89th minute, D. Sophal came on as a substitute for S. Hav for Cambodia. The home team made the substitution while leading East Timor.
- 90'R. Mon widens the gap for Cambodia.
In the 90th minute, R. Mon scored after an assist from S. Chea, giving Cambodia a 3-0 lead over East Timor. This goal sealed Cambodia's extended lead.
- KTFinal score: Cambodia 3-0 East Timor
The match ended with a score of 3-0.
Updated at 19:27 03/08/2026
Match information
Cambodia will face East Timor at Morodok Techo National Stadium at 5:30 PM on August 3, 2026, as part of the ASEAN Cup (AFF Championship). Cambodia holds a clear advantage in their head-to-head record, while East Timor is showing signs of improvement with two recent victories.
The theoretical gap between the two teams isn't reflected in a specific match, but rather in how each side approaches the competition. Cambodia needs to regain stability after two consecutive defeats. Conversely, East Timor, despite having lost three previous matches, is making a remarkable comeback with a streak of two wins.
Cambodia needs to solve the problem of form.
Cambodia lost both of their last two matches. This puts the team in a position where they must control their mentality well from the very first minutes, because any mistake in their play could increase the pressure.
In terms of approach, Cambodia will likely need to prioritize solidity before increasing the tempo. With inconsistent form, pushing forward too early could create gaps behind the midfield and defense. A patient game, with safe passes and the ability to maintain team shape, will help Cambodia minimize risks.
In particular, the head-to-head advantage could give Cambodia added confidence. The team has won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 5 encounters with East Timor, meaning they haven't lost in that series of matches. However, past results are only a point of reference if Cambodia fails to translate that advantage into control of the game.
East Timor is showing positive signs.
East Timor's recent form consists of two wins and three losses. This sequence suggests the team went through a difficult period before achieving two consecutive positive results. This momentum could help East Timor approach the game more proactively, rather than focusing solely on defense throughout the match.
East Timor may opt for a pragmatic approach, keeping their formation compact and waiting for the right moment to switch tactics. Against a Cambodian team under pressure from two consecutive defeats, quick counter-attacks or exploiting mistakes in the midfield area will be noteworthy approaches.
However, East Timor also needs to address the challenge of their head-to-head record. The fact that they haven't won against Cambodia in their last five encounters shows that the team needs to maintain a higher level of concentration than usual, especially when under constant pressure from their opponents.
The key point is in the midfield area.
The match will likely be decided by the ability to control the midfield. Cambodia needs to use their advantage to create organized pressure, but should not turn their dominance into unbalanced attacking moves. Meanwhile, East Timor must ensure that the spacing between their lines is tight enough to avoid being stretched when Cambodia circulates the ball.
If Cambodia controls the tempo, they can force East Timor to retreat deep and constantly defend. Conversely, if East Timor breaks through their opponent's initial passes, the game will become more evenly matched, and the visitors' chances of switching play will increase.
Pre-match analysis
Cambodia enters the match with a significant advantage from their head-to-head history, but their recent form is a point to watch out for. East Timor has the confidence of two consecutive wins, although their overall performance in the last five matches has been inconsistent.
Overall, Cambodia has grounds to aim for a proactive approach at Morodok Techo National Stadium. However, the team needs to play cautiously and avoid letting the pressure of good form turn into haste. East Timor will look to take the game out of their opponent's control, so the ability to maintain team shape and capitalize on transitional moments could be decisive.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
