17 March

THE Yangon United U-21 team, also known as the Young Lions, were victorious over newcomer Chin Land U-21 FC with a score of 4-1 at Padonmar Stadium in Yangon yesterday.

Goals for Yangon were netted by Thein Zaw Oo, Khine Hein Tun and Kar Lap, while Chin Land scored a single goal by Lang Muan Sang.

The Young Lions led from the very first minutes of the match, scoring their opener at the 8th minute past defender Mg Mg Che from Chin Land.

The Chin Land players tried to score an equaliser with the use of a force attack, but it worked for Yangon United as they made a second goal, scored by Thein Zaw Oo at the 26 minute mark.

After two goals by the Young Lions, Chin Land players changed to playing a more defensive style.

The third goal went to Yangon’s Khaing Hein Tun at 37 minutes, when his teammate Thein Kyaw Htay sent a close pass to him.

Yangon United fourth goal was scored by Kar Lap, with an assist by Phyo Chit.

Chin Land players never gave up, though, and at the 81st minute a single or consolation goal was scored by Chin Land player Lang Muan Sang.

At the final whistle, the Yangon youth team had won 4-1 over Chin Land.

Yangon United (U-21) has earned 13 points from 6 plays, 4 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss and, on March 23rd, they will play against Dagon (U-21) at Dagon stadium.—Lynn Thit (Tgi)