Shan United keep up the chase at top of MNL

YANGON (14 June 2018) – Shan United kept up the chase at the top of the MPT Myanmar National League 2018 when they beat former champions Yadanarbon 3-2 on the road to keep within two points of leaders Yangon United.

With Yangon United falling to an uncharacteristic 3-2 loss at home to Ayeyawady United at the Aung San Stadium, it allowed Shan to close the gap.

Following a first half deadlock, Shan turned on the power for Dway Ko Ko Chit nailed a brace with goals in the 47^th and 60^th minute as Christopher Chizoba then added the third goal in the 63^rd minute.

Yadanarbon’s goals were scored by Win Naing Soe in the 59^th minute and Win Naing Tun in the 73^rd.

Shan United’s win gave them 30 points from 14 matches – two points less than Yangon, who failed to maintain their composure against Ayeyawady.

Yangon United nailed two first half goals from Sylla Sekou in the 36^th minute and then Maung Maung Lwin in the 38^th but the second half would turn against them.

Ayeyawady staged a second half fight back to score through Thiha Zaw in the 67^th minute, Cássio Magalhães (75^th) and Edubat Patrick (90^th).

Elsewhere, GFA drew with Sagaing United 2-2, Zwegapin United beat Rakhine United 2-1 Hanthawaddy United drew 1-1 with Magwe and Southern Myanmar edged Myawady 3-0.

MPT MYANMAR NATIONAL LEAGUE 2018 Current Standings