2 June

SHAN United has advanced to the final of the General Aung San Shield 2019, after playing the 2nd leg of the tourney against Rakhine United at Waitharli Stadium, home of Rakhine United, in Sittway yesterday.

The full-time result was 1-0 in favour of Rakhine United, but Shan United still qualified to compete in the final, according to the aggregate result Rakhine United 1 - 4 Shan United.

Shan United defeated Rakhine 4-0 in the recent 1st leg semi final.

Both teams used key players for the match, since the match was decisive for the final.

Shan United used star players included Captain cum keeper Thiha Sithu, David Htan, Zin Min Tun, Bissi and Dway Ko Ko Chit, while Rakhine United also used its main players, with keeper Tay Zar Aung, Captain Nyein Chan, Phyo Wai Aung and Samuel.

Shan United was led by head coach U Aung Naing and Rakhine United was managed by head coach U Than Wai.

From the beginning, Rakhine United forced play from the kick-off to break Shan United’s defence.

In turn, Shan United relied on the counter attack and again pressured Rakhine United.

But it was Rakhine United who scored the winning, and first goal, at the 26 minute mark.

The goal, a header, was beautifully scored by Rakhine United’s expat striker Samuel.

The first half ended with a 1-0 lead for Rakhine United.
The second half was better played by Shan United with clear football passing.

Also, Rakhine United held a massive defense line that caused difficulties for Shan United to score.

There were no more goals in the match, as Rakhine United took care of their defense style play and did not allow any goals for Shan United.

Though the match was a 1-0 win for Rakhine United, Shan United successfully secured a spot in the final, and the team is awaiting its unnamed opponents, which will be determined by another 2nd leg semi final match, as Yangon United plays Sagaing United today, and the match will be broadcast live on MWD Channel.—Lynn Thit (Tgi)