Yangon United lift first MNL League Cup title
YANGON United claimed their maiden MNL
League Cup title after edging Shan United 1-0 in the final held at Thuwunna
Youth Training Centre in Yangon on 6 July.
The victory marked a significant moment
for Yangon United, who ended their silverware drought since winning the 2019
Charity Cup. It also made them the first-ever champions of the newly
established 2024 MNL League Cup. Shan United, aiming for back-to-back titles
fell short despite their efforts.
Both teams fielded their strongest
line-ups, including foreign players. Yangon United deployed recently signed
Japanese striker Rintaro in their first line-up players. The match was tightly
contested, with both sides showing intensity and physicality. Despite Shan
United’s early dominance, Yangon’s well-disciplined defence kept them at bay.
The decisive goal came in the 54 minute
when Saito capitalised on a scoring opportunity to give Yangon the lead. Shan
United responded by making tactical substitutions and intensifying their
attacks, but they were unable to break through Yangon’s solid defence.
Following the match, an awards ceremony
was held. Dagon Star United striker Yan Kyaw Htwe won the tournament’s Golden
Boot with seven goals, earning a K1 million cash prize. Runners-up Shan United
received K20 million and individual medals, while champions Yangon United were
awarded K35 million, individual medals, and the League Cup trophy. — Ko Nyi
Lay/KZL
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