Boeung Ket will take on defending champions Phnom Penh Crown in the first Cambodian Classic Match of the season at the Smart RSN Stadium tomorrow.

With six matches down in the Cambodian Premier League, Phnom Penh Crown have won only a single match. They are sixth in the league table with six points behind second-placed Boeung Ket.

Taher Jahanbakhsh, however, has not underestimated Oleg Starynskyi’s side and instead has full respect and admiration for them.

“About Phnom Penh Crown, we have full respect for them, and they are a good team,” said the Boeung Ket center-back.

“The way they play football is good, but we think about our team and will work hard as every game is a final for us.”

Taher joined Boeung Ket this season and has featured in all Boeung Ket’s six Cambodian Premier League fixtures.

He is adapting well to the style of play and enjoying his life at the club that he reckons as a family.

“This is my first season to play here in Cambodia. I feel very happy with Boeung Ket family,” the 32-year-old added.

“I call the club family because we are really the same family, and we play for each other.

“I’m fine here at the club. Football is simple, and it’s not difficult for me to play here. The important thing is I love to play for Boeung Ket.”

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