YANGON (7 Oct 2011) – Yangon United made club history when they beat Naypyitaw in an eventful YTC Cup final to add the MFF Max Cement Cup winner’s trophy to the Myanmar National League title they won earlier.
Yangon beat Naypyitaw 5-0 thanks to the goals by Hansson (27th minute), Du Du (37th and 47th) and Charles Obi (53rd and 74th).
Earlier this week, Yangon had lifted their first crown of the Myanmar National League following their 2-2 draw against Ayeyarwaddy in their final game of the season.
As champions of the MNL, Yangon were awarded with 50 million kyats (USD 60,240) while they earned an additional 30 million Kyats (USD 36,144) for winning the MFF Cup.
FINAL STANDINGS OF MYANMAR NATIONAL LEAGUE 2011
1. Yangon United 54 pts
2. Ayeyarwaddy 52 pts
3. Zeyar Shwe Myay 45 pts
4. KBZ 33 pts
5. Okkthar 33 pts
6. Naypyitaw 30 pts
7. Magway 30 pts
8. Southern Myanmar 25 pts
9. Yadanarbon 23 pts
10. Rakhapura 19 pts
11. Manawmyay 18 pts
12. Zwekapin 3 pts
STORY by Zin Thaw Naing
