Hat-Trick Hero: Preeti Rai
Powers Svay Rieng to 21-0 Victory in Stunning Second Match
May 10, 2026
Bivek Tamang
Pic: Preeti Rai warming up for her 2nd match
SVAY RIENG – Under the afternoon sun at
the Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng training ground, Nepali
international sensation Preeti Rai officially took the
Cambodian Women’s League by storm. In her second appearance
for the club, the midfield maestro delivered a tactical masterclass,
orchestrating a dominant 21-0 victory over the Ministry of
Education (Kampong Chhnang Province).
Rai’s Match Highlights
Dictating the tempo from
the 2:30 PM kickoff, Rai found the net three times
to secure a brilliant hat-trick:
- The Clinical Finish (13'):
Rai opened her account early, finding
space in the box to slot home the team's fourth goal.
- Solo Brilliance: Her second goal of the day
(the team’s 11th) was a highlight-reel moment
as she beat her defender 1-v-1 before unleashing
a powerful strike from the right side of the D-box.
- The Long-Range Special (87'): Rai saved her best
for last, striking a beautiful ball from outside
the box that sailed over the keeper’s reach to seal
the 21st and final goal.
Beyond her goals, Rai’s vision was
instrumental; she earned a penalty in the 22nd minute
(converted by Doris Akaheeh) and provided the surgical
pass that unlocked the defense for the team’s second goal.
Statistical Standouts
While Rai was the architect,
she was joined by a firing frontline that decimated the
opposition defense:
- Top Scorer: Chhit Saphoeun
(Jersey No. 15) led the charts with a massive 7 goals.
- Top Playmaker: Preeti Rai (3 Goals,
1 Penalty Won, multiple key assists/involvements).
- Clinical Finisher: Doris Akaheeh (Jersey No. 5),
who finished with 5 goals.
A League on the Rise
The Cambodian Women’s League
kicked off its third season in April 2026, and Preeti Rai has
quickly become its standout attraction. With 5 goals in just
two matches, her transition from the Nepali national team to
the Cambodian top flight has been seamless. As Svay Rieng
continues their march through the season, Rai has firmly
established herself as the engine behind the league's most
dangerous attack.
Final Score: PKR Svay Rieng 21 -
0 Ministry of Education (Kampong Chhnang)