National Defense, who had lost their last match against Naga Corp FC, had a single strike from Nao So Seyla in the 27th minute to thank for picking up the full points against a determined Khemara side.
But in the end, the win and the three wins allowed National Defense to go up to fifth in the standings with 10 points from six matches.
Khemara are still on second in the CPL where they have amassed 12 points from seven games while Build Bright United FC top the table with 16 points from eight matches.
CURRENT CAMBODIA PREMIER LEAGUE 2008 STANDINGS
1. BUILD BRIGHT UNITED FC 16pts (+10)
2. KHEMARA KEILA FC 12pts (+4)
3. PHNOM PENH EMPIRE FC 12pts (+5)
4. PREAH KHAN REACH FC 10pts (+1)
5. NATIONAL DEFENSE MINISTRY FC 10pts (+2)
6. NAGA CORP FC 9pts (+1)
7. PHUCHUNG NEAK FC 8pts (-1)
8. KIRIVONG SOK SEN CHEY FC 8pts (-4)
9. MOHA GARUDA FC 7pts (-3)
10. INTRY KRAHAM-POST FC 3pts (-15)