National Defense vs Dangkor Senchey Match Recap - Nov 2, 2025

The clash at RCAF Old Stadium on Friday night proved to be a dramatic encounter, as Dangkor Senchey pulled off a stunning upset against National Defense, winning 3-1 in the C-League's Round 10. The victory marks an essential turning point for a team that had been struggling throughout the season, leaving National Defense looking puzzled and frustrated.

Entering the match, expectations were decidedly in favor of National Defense, who sat comfortably in fifth place with 13 points after eight matches. They had recently showcased their ability to secure results, highlighted by a solid 2-0 win over Kirivong Sok Sen Chey just last week. On the other hand, Dangkor Senchey had yet to record a single point this season and faced an uphill battle. My prediction for this match may have been overly optimistic for Dangkor Senchey fans; I anticipated a tight affair that favored National Defense. Yet here we are, perhaps writing my humility into the record as they flipped the script on my analysis.

The opening half was tightly contested, with both teams trading possession but failing to generate clear scoring chances. That changed when National Defense struck in the 37th minute as an uncredited player found the back of the net, sending their fans into a frenzy and bringing hope that they could build on their momentum. However, Dingkor Senchey's response would soon reshape the narrative.

Emerging from halftime rejuvenated, Dangkor Senchey began applying increased pressure. Their persistence paid off in the second half when they equalized in the 63rd minute through another anonymous scorer. From that moment on, it became evident that they were aiming not just for a draw but for full points.

The match took its decisive turn in the 81st minute when Dangkor Senchey scored again to take a lead very few expected them to hold. As uncertainty crept into National Defense's play, their errors became more pronounced. Any plans for late heroics faded when Dangkor added yet another goal during stoppage time at 90 +7 minutes, sealing an emphatic win away from home.

Post-match reactions will surely highlight how crucial this victory is for Dangkor Senchey as they finally register points in what has felt like an endless struggle this season. From being bottom dwellers with zero wins out of seven games played, they now have something tangible to build upon moving forward.

For National Defense, this defeat serves as a harsh reminder of how volatile sports outcomes can be and appears as an inflection point after several inconsistent performances lately-two draws preceded by lopsided losses put them under immense pressure moving ahead.

Next week brings fresh challenges; National Defense will host Angkor Tiger, seeking redemption and desperately needing points to secure their playoff aspirations further down this C-League journey. Meanwhile, Dangkor Senchey, riding high from their newfound confidence must prepare for an away game against Kompong Dewa, hoping to string together back-to-back victories-a feat they've yet to accomplish this season.

This match will certainly linger in memory-a poetic tale of resilience triumphing against doubt-while also reminding us all that predictions can only tell part of the story in football's unexpected theater.