Myanmar win shoot-out to deny Cambodia medal finish
Manila: Myanmar denied Cambodia a historic SEA Games men’s football medal, winning the bronze play-off 5-4 on penalties at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.
The pulsating tie ended 2-2 after 90 minutes, with Cambodia captain Keo Sokpheng’s spot-kick hitting the upright in the shoot-out to hand Myanmar the bronze.
Bronze Play-off: Myanmar 2-2 Cambodia (Myanmar win 5-4 on penalties)
Cambodia enjoyed a dream start in their bid to win a medal for the first time, with Sieng Chanthea scoring with just 18 seconds showing on the clock as he finished a team move with a right-footed effort.
Myanmar, however, drew level in the ninth minute as Aung Kaung Mann scored with a header past Cambodia goalkeeper Keo Soksela.
Myanmar took the lead in the 35th minute with Myat Kaung Khant scoring from a free-kick he earned after being brought down at the edge of the penalty box.
Myanmar, however, drew level in the ninth minute as Aung Kaung Mann scored with a header past Cambodia goalkeeper Keo Soksela.
Myanmar took the lead in the 35th minute with Myat Kaung Khant scoring from a free-kick he earned after being brought down at the edge of the penalty box.
Cambodia, however, were far from disheartened and took the match to Myanmar in the second half and after some near misses, equalised in the 71st minute through captain Keo.
Neither side was able to find the winner in the remaining minutes and Cambodia suffered a heartbreaking finish with Keo’s miss from the penalty spot.
