Albirex takes 3 points off Western Uni.Fc

Western Uni.FC's dwindling form continued as they suffered their third straight defeat losing to bottom placed Albirex 1-2. 

The university backed team took the lead in the 59 minute when Oeun Kosal was at the end of a David Njoku free kick right at the edge of the box and his header sailed into the net.

Western dominated the first half but poor finishing on the part of Privat Mbarga denied WUFC several scoring chances.

They paid the price of their complacency in front of goal as Albirex capitalized on some sloppy defending in the 80th and 90th minute to record their first win of the season.

WUFC will have to braise themselves up quickly as they face Defending champion Svay Rieng on Wednesday for their outstanding fixture.

Photos below from Western Uni. FC 1-2 Albirex Nigata in photos by Masayori Ishikawa

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Visa Delays Ivorien MCL Debut

Ivorian Player Goze Brizi Dioudonne's hope of making his Metfone Cambodia League Debut has once again being dealt a further blow as the Striker's visa irregularities is yet to be cleared by the Club and the Immigration.
The CIV born player who made his debut for Western Uni.FC on Sunday in the 2-1 lose to Boueng Ket FC will have to wait for a while to complete his registration with the Football Federation of Cambodia. Coach Meas Samouern who was hoping to have the player ready against Albirex Nigatta in this weekend's fixture is disappointed the player cannot be available.

"I really dont know what is delaying his Visa processing, I expect the Manager to have cleared him by now, he is a very good player and I was hoping he would be available to help the team" the Coach Said.

The players himself is feeling frustrated and eager to take on to the pitch as soon as possible "We have been working on my Visa, I am really sad i cannot play now after almost three weeks of waiting, I really hope this issue can be settled soon" Goze Said.

According to the Football Federation Rules, Players must have valid long term visas before they are allowed to play in the league, meanwhile for most of the African players coming, they are often subjected to Visa problems by the Immigration with some given only short stays which are often difficult to extend and the players would have to go our of the country and re-enter again before they can have valid documents to play in the league.

Boeung Ket down Western 2-1 in Friendly.

Western Uni.FC paid the prize of some sloppy defending to concede two goals against BKFC before pulling one back through an own goal of their own to end the tie 2-1 this afternoon at the Olympic Stadium.

With Many of the University backed regulars away to kampong som for Tiger Cup Street football, Coach Meas Samouern gave a debut start for Ivorien Goze Brizi and the former Morocco league player impressed and converted a beautiful free kick but saw his effort ruled out and the referee reordered him to take it and booked him for no reasons.

 Ghana Striker Tijani opened scores in the 75th minute when he capitalized on a sloppy play from Kevin Keumes and raced before finding the low post.five minutes later Ghanaian raced to the bar line and saw his crossed rolled into the net by a touch from Captain Krouch Mol for an own goal. Western got their consolation when Samouen on the other end was saw his supposed clearance sail into an open net with the goal keeper in no man's land. It was a goal a striker would be proud of.

Western could have earned a share of the spoils in the dying minute when Privat Mbarga shrugged off two Bkfc defenders but rather than pulled the trigger teed his compatriot Kevin whose effort was inches wide.Western will take the positives from the match given that they lost 2-0 in the league 3 weeks ago to BKFc and will be looking to get back to winning ways on Sunday 30th March against Albirex who lost 5-1 to PPC in a friendly on Saturday.

Ivorian to debut for Western Uni.FC against Boeung Ket FC

Western Uni.FC's latest acquisition, Goze Brizi Dioudonne is set to make his debut for the Club in a friendly encounter on Sunday at the National Olympic Stadium against Boueng Ket FC.
 The 23 year old Cote D'Ivoire National signed for the University backed club almost a month ago but has yet to star due to visa Issues which the club presently trying to resolve with the Immigration Authorities.

"We hope Goze will be able to play in our Next MCL game" Says Manager Sothea Lay. "We have been working hard to see that his Visa issues are resolved, it was unfortunate that when he arrived at the Siem Reap Airport, the Immigration Stamped him in for only one week, despite having a business visa and invitation from our club" he explained.

The Former Chabab Rif Hoiceima FC of Morrocco Striker is excited ahead of his debut and has impressed coach Meas Sa Mouern in training since his arrival.

"I cant wait to lace my boot for Western, I have been waiting for this opportunity and I hope I can help the team" Goze said

Western lost to BKFC 2-0 in the MCL on March 2nd and despite the tie is only a friendly will be looking to revenge over the former MCL Champions.

"Its only a friendly game to prepare our boys ahead of next week's MCL match against Albirex but we want to do well and give all our players a run in the game" Coach Meas Sa mouern stated.

Kick off is at 2pm and the match is billed to attract lots of fans as both sides command a handful of supporters.

Western Unveils New Logo and Nick Name

Western Uni.FC today Unveiled their new club logo. The Club Manager Sothea  Lay, Unveiled the Logo which will go along with the Club's New Nick Name the Golden Lions

"  We have redisgned our New logo with nick name of Golden Lion Western. We Want  a symblo that will be stronger and interesting to our fans and sponsors as well." Sothea Lay Stated.

" We will also go by the Nick Name "Golden Lion" and the logo will reflect our new symbols of Lions" He said.

WESTERN UNI.FC To Unveil New Club Logo Soon

Lay Sothea, General Manager of Western Uni.FC

Western Uni.FC are set to Unveil their new club logo soon reveals Club Manager Sothea  Lay. The Manager told westernunifc.blogspot.com that the club will also go by the nick name Golden Lion thus necessitating the change of logo to reflect their new name.
" We are redesigning our club logo and will unveil soon when we present our new club Jerseys" Sothea Lay Stated.
" We will also go by the Nick Name "Golden Lion" and the logo will reflect our new symbols of Lions" He said.
 Meanwhile, the Club is also seeking for partnership from both foreign and local investors towards realizing their goals of taking the club to greater heights.
" Yes, We are open to finding new partners, we would be willing to go into partnership with reputable companies, Agencies or Academies that will help with our developmental plans" the Sports Official Said.

" Our desire to make Western Uni.FC a formidable team in Cambodia has necessitated that we start our own Development program So we looking at find a good Training ground Partner, Academy partner and Technical Partners" he added.

Western Uni.FC Slipped to 9th Position with a game in hand on the league table following their second successive defeat in the league last weekend. They will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they take on fellow new cormers Albirex Nigata on 30th March.

Western Uni.FC Logo will soon be phased out for a new one.

Western Uni.FC Fans React to Lose

Mixed feelings from Western Uni.FC Fans following their Second Successive lose in the Metfone C-League.
Two GOals in each half from Khoun Laboravy and Chan Vathanaka was all the 2012 Champions needed to confine the League Debutants Western Uni.FC to their second Lose of the season and the Fans immediately vented their feelings to for the team.

" I think WU team Seems not understand each other and they are a little careless" Says Hom Sovannara moments after the match ended.
" I saw BKFC play very quick when they had the ball and they use short corner kicks to open up WU Defense" He observed.

The Western University Student who is a die Hard fan of the club also lambasted the lukewarm attitude of Star Striker David Njoku and called for the Nigerian to be more purposeful in attack.

" One more thing is David (Njoku), his play is still flexible, he seems so weak and need to play with more power" he noted.

However the English Major Student praised the team spirit and determination of the players to fight till the end " But I feel really good when i see the players play and try their best, they never give up even they playing a big team like Boeung Ket, I am sure they will get better in the future" he Added.

Another fan, Yaya Love vented her frustration and threatened to stop attending games should the loses continue" I will stop to come if they keep losing, I shouted a lot today to support them but they make me powerless to cheer on when they lose like this " She stated.

Yaya Love who has been a WUFC fan since 2010 till date however pledged to remain with the club despite the disappointing results lately and urged the players to continue to give their best. " I will not stop as fan of WUFC, I have been with them since year one and graduate already, but my heart is with WUFC forever" She assured.

Meanwhile a member of the WUFC Die hard Fans Kim Kiriku was full of praise for the team and commended their good play " I think the team is getting better, they played really well but were just unlucky again to lose, we have to continue to support them" he stated.

About Striker's David Off form today, the Western University IT Student said " I think All our players are playing well but we really don't have a Striker, When I see David, he really not play well today, we need to change" He opined.

"But I think if he try to be stronger and play hard, he can do well, I hope he will improve in next games" He added.

Another Fan who watched the match also commended Western Uni.FC Improved form, he felt western deserved at least a point for their efforts " Western really played well today but were just unlucky, I think they deserved to draw, they were very good especially in the second half" Bonis Mey noted.

With the Growing number of Western Uni.FC Die Hard Fans, about 500 of them were on the stands cheering the team that the BKFC fans were barely heard. A lot of the neutrals were also in support of the University team and should they continue to be resilient and spring up some positive results, they could well win more fans.

WUFC Suffers Second Succesive Defeat.

Western Uni. FC Suffered their second defeat of the season loosing 2-0 to former Champions BKFC this afternoon in the Metfone C-League. Two goals in each half from Khuon Laboravy and Chan Vathanaka confined the University backed team to their successive defeat. Fluffed Chances from the Duo of David Njoku and Privat Mbarga denied WUFC any chances of getting back in the game when on two occasions the African Duo were gifted with free headers.

The Match started with BKFC pushing up in search of Early goals but Western Defense stood their ground and barely gave the Former champions any space to get into the rhythm of their game.

The first 15 minutes went without either side creating any chances and Western began to take control before they were dealt a blow int he 20th minute as Khuon Laboravy was given space to get to the end of a cross from Vibol for the opener.

Undaunted by the goal western continued to push forward and causing some problems for BKFC's defense but couldn't penetrate.

BKFC Tried to open Western up but the university side remained resilient and went into the break with a lone goal deficit.

Both sides returned in the second half and it was more of a ding dong affair. BKFC won two corners in succession in the opening minute of the second half but Laboravy's header went wide. At the other end, Western got their chance when Privat Mbarga intercepted a pass and was let lose but the Cameroon born took the wrong option and was stopped by Chukwuma Ohuruogo.

As the match approached the hour mark, Western continued to push forward and backed by the cheering of their fans rose in confidence and became more coherent in attack but poor finishing denied them of the equalizer.

Privat Drifted to the right wing and mesmerized  his way to the bar line before sending a cross to David, the Nigerian's first touch was exquisite but his finish could only see his shot parried away for a corner by Goalkeeper Penh Bunchay.

In the 70th minute Western Looked to have leveled the score when a after a goal mouth Scramble a free header fell for David and the Striker buried his header wide. Two minutes later a corner for Western again saw another free header fall to Privat and the Cameroon midfielder header went agonizingly wide.

Western were to pay for the near misses as Chan Vatanaka double BKFC's lead at the other end. The Substitute was allowed acres of space to wriggle his way through Western Uni.FC's defense like hot knife on butter after Western Lost possession up front,and the Cambodian International cool finish sealed the match for BKFC in the 77th minute.

Western Uni.FC will have to reignite their early season form to avoid a free fall as the season gets tougher with more big games looming. Haven been Ousted from the Hun Sen Cup, the team now have about 20 days before their next match against bottom Placed Albirex Nigata.

Additional Photos Supplied by SOVANNA KEM