At the Thuwunna Youth Training Centre, Yadanabon FC defeated Hanthawady Unit­ed 1–0. The victory marked a return to winning form for Ya­danabon FC, who had strug­gled in the second round, while Hanthawady United’s hopes of securing third place dimin­ished.

Yadanabon FC fielded most of their key players, in­cluding Pyay Moe and Soe Min Oo. Hanthawady United also started a near full-strength line-up featuring Yan Naing Aung, Maung Maung Soe, Than Toe Aung, Win Moe Kyaw, and Bo Bo Aung. Both sides, com­posed of domestic players, pressed hard for the win. The decisive goal came in 36 min­utes when defender Hein Zaw Naing scored the only goal of the match. Hanthawady United pushed for an equalizer but were unable to break through.

At the Thihadipa Stadium, Dagon Star United edged Ra­khine United 1-0. The winning goal was scored by Swam Hla­man in 76 minutes, strengthen­ing Dagon Star United’s posi­tion in the race for third place.

Matchday 19 second-day fixtures will continue on 25 February, with ISPE taking on Shan United at the Thuwun­na Youth Training Centre, and Maha United facing Yangon United at Thihadipa Stadium. — Shine Htet Zaw/KZL