Cambodian football team makes a spectacular comeback, wins unexpectedly against Malaysian representative

On the morning of March 30 at Ton Duc Thang University, the Life University team (Cambodia) competed with the University of Malaysia team to compete for third place in the 2025 International Youth Student Football Tournament - THACO Cup. When the first half had not passed half of the time, the Malaysian representative showed their strength, leading by 2 goals. In turn, Ieman (minute 4), Ikhwan (minute 12) scored for the University of Malaysia team from quite simple attacking arrangements.

Đội bóng Campuchia lội nước ngược ngoạn mục, thắng không tưởng trước đại diện của Malaysia- Ảnh 1. — The Malaysian University team (blue shirt) easily took a 2-0 lead after only the first 12 minutes of play.

Cambodian team exploded in the second half

At that time, many viewers thought that the match was already decided with an easy victory for the representative of Malaysian student football. However, the Life University team suddenly woke up in the second half and created a spectacular chase.

Đội bóng Campuchia lội nước ngược ngoạn mục, thắng không tưởng trước đại diện của Malaysia- Ảnh 2. — Captain Uk Devin shortened the score to 1-2, opening a comeback for the Cambodian team.

Within 8 minutes of the second half (from minute 60 to 68), the Life University team scored 2 goals to bring the match back to the starting line. Uk Devin shortened the score to 1-2 after 3 consecutive shots, before the team's brightest star Kea Piseth jumped high to head the ball to equalize 2-2 for the Cambodian team. This was also the final score after 80 minutes of official play. The two teams had to enter a series of "shootouts" full of luck.

After 2 semi-finals, the third place match was the 3rd consecutive match in the tournament (up to now) that had to be decided on penalties. On the 11m mark, the Life University team showed that they were more courageous. Among them, it is impossible not to mention Khun Phearo, when this goalkeeper played very well to block 2 shots from the opponent, helping the Cambodian representative win 4-2 against the Malaysian University team.

Đội bóng Campuchia lội nước ngược ngoạn mục, thắng không tưởng trước đại diện của Malaysia- Ảnh 3. — Kea Piseth (right) once again shined at the right time to equalize 2-2 for the Life University team.

Đội bóng Campuchia lội nước ngược ngoạn mục, thắng không tưởng trước đại diện của Malaysia- Ảnh 4. — Goalkeeper Khun Phearo played excellently with 2 successful saves in the penalty shootout.

Đội bóng Campuchia lội nước ngược ngoạn mục, thắng không tưởng trước đại diện của Malaysia- Ảnh 5. — The joy of Cambodian players after winning the nerve-wracking penalty shootout

Đội bóng Campuchia lội nước ngược ngoạn mục, thắng không tưởng trước đại diện của Malaysia- Ảnh 6. — Kea Piseth (left) was the best player in the third-place match. He is likely to also win the top scorer title.

Life University team won 3rd place in the 2025 International Youth Football Tournament - THACO Cup. Meanwhile, Cambodian midfielder Kea Piseth also has a good chance to win the title of top scorer of the tournament with 4 goals.