Shan, Yangon, Dagon Port cruise as Royal hold firm again
SHAN United, Yangon United and Dagon
Port each clinched vital wins as the 2025 Myanmar National League Cup rolled on
with the first day of group action on 4 May, while Yangon Royal continued to
punch above their weight with a second straight draw.
At the Yangon United Sports Complex, Shan
United edged University FC 1-0 in a tense contest. Shan dominated much of the
game but were repeatedly frustrated by a disciplined and energetic University
side. The breakthrough finally came in the 84 minute when Hein Phyo Win struck
the winner, sealing all three points for Shan United.
MNL-II side Yangon Royal continued to
make headlines at the University Stadium. After holding Yangon United in their
opening match, they battled to another goalless draw — this time against
Ayeyawady United by proving their defensive resolve against top-tier
opposition.
Meanwhile, Yangon United bounced back in
emphatic fashion after a slow start to the tournament. They demolished Kachin
United 7-0 at Thuwunna Youth Training Centre. Okka Naing opened the scoring in
the third minute, before Mogu ran riot with four goals at 18, 22, 59 and 85
minutes. Hein Zeyar Lin and Chit Aye also got on the scoresheet in a dominant
display that reasserted Yangon’s title credentials.
Padonma Stadium saw another goal fest as
Dagon Port thrashed YB United 6-1. Yazar Aung bagged a brace at 41 and 65
minute-mark, while Michael netted a hat-trick at 49, 50 and 90+3 minutes.
Hlaing Myint Thu added one more in the 53 minute to complete the rout.
Matchday two continues on 5 May with Hanthawady
United facing Chinland at Thuwunna Youth Training Centre, Dagon Star United
taking on Rakhine United at Yangon United Sports Complex, Glory Goal meeting
Rakhine United at University Stadium and Myawady squaring off against Silver
Star FC at Padonma Stadium, respectively. — Ko Nyi Lay/KZL
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