Yangon draw champions Shan in M League opener

THE final matches of Matchday 1 in the 2026 2027 Grand Royal M League season were held on 30 August, with Yangon City drawing 2-2 against defending cham­pions Shan United, while Yangon United defeated Sagaing United 2-0 with two late goals.

At Padetha Stadi­um, Shan United took a 2-0 lead in the first half through Mo Wusu and an own goal by Yangon City defender Hayuki. Yangon City fought back after the break, with Aung Kau­ng Mann scoring from a corner in the 65th minute before Tasuchiya equal­ised in the fourth minute of stoppage time.

Both teams finished with 10 players after Shan United midfielder Kyaw Min Oo and Yangon City forward Aung Kaung Marn were sent off with direct red cards.

At YUSC Stadium, Yangon United secured all three points against Sagaing United with late goals from Maung Maung Lwin in the 86th minute and Mustafa in the fourth minute of stop­page time.

 

Yangon City mid­fielder Myat Kaung Khant and Yangon United forward Maung Maung Lwin were named AYA Pay Players of the Match and each received K1 million in prize mon­ey. — Ko Nyi Lay/KZL