29 July
A late goal by key Yadanarbon player Hlaing Bo Bo led to the Week 18 match of the MPT My-anmar National League 2019 between Yadanarbon and Ra-khine United, held yesterday at the Mandalar Thiri Stadium in Mandalay, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Initially, Rakhine United was in the lead, but the late goal saved Yadanarbon from a loss.
Yadanarbon F.C. used its main players in the match, includ-ing Captain Hlaing Bo Bo, goal keeper Pyae Lyan Aung, youth player Myat Kaung Khant, and Thein Than Win. Rakhine Unit-ed also lined up with key play-ers, including goal keeper Tay Zar Aung, Captain Nyein Chan, Phyo Wai Aung, Zin Myo Naing, Thet Tun Aung, and expat player Kelvin Kudus. Yadanarbon tried to take the lead right from the kick-off, but most of their attacks were successfully deflected by the massive and strong defense line of Rakhine United.
Rakhine United also relied on counter attacks to breach Ya-danarbon’s defense. But, the first half ended with none of the teams scoring any goals. Both teams changed tactics in the second half to score the opening goal.
Finally, at 71 minutes, Ra-khine United earned their first goal, scored beautifully by Kelvin Kudus. The goal put pressure on Yadanarbon F.C., who redoubled efforts to equalize the goal.
But, the clever blocks and defense put up by Rakhine Unit-ed’s defender and keeper made it difficult for Yadanarbon strikers to land any goals. The result re-mained 1-0 till the end of the reg-ular 90 minutes of play. Then, the referee gave five minutes of extra time, and Hlaing Bo Bo scored a goal for Yadanarbon in the 90 plus one minute. The late goal was a blow to Rakhine United fans, as the result changed to a draw.
After the draw, Rakhine Unit-ed is standing in the fifth place with 27 points from six wins, nine draws, and three losses out of 18 matches played. Yadanarbon F.C. is standing in the sixth place with 26 points from seven wins, five draws, and six losses.—Lynn Thit (Tgi)
