2017 General Aung San Shield Final
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| Event | General Aung San Shield[1] | ||||||
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| Date | 25 October 2017 | ||||||
| Venue | Bogyoke Aung San Stadium, Yangon | ||||||
| Man of the Match |  Yan Naing Oo | ||||||
| Referee | Mr. Khin Maung Win | ||||||
| Attendance | 10,000 | ||||||
| Weather | Sunny 33 °C (91 °F) | ||||||
The 2017 General Aung San Shield Final is the 7th final of the MFF Cup. The General Aung San Shield winner will qualify to AFC Cup competition. The match was contested by Shan United and Yangon United at Bogyoke Aung San Stadium in Yangon. The match will play on 25 October 2017 and was the final match of the Bogyoke Aung San Cup.
Background[edit]
It is Shan United's first time ever General Aung San Shield final.
Yangon United were playing a record 3rd MFF Cup final. They had previously lose against Magwe in 2017 General Aung San Shield final.
Ticket allocation[edit]
Both Shan United and Yangon United received a ticket allocation of 10,000 for the game. Ticket price are 1,000 MMK(Normal Ticket) and 2,000MMK(Special Ticket).
Route to the Final[edit]
Shan United[edit]
| Round | Opposition | Score |
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| 2nd | City Stars | 6-0 |
| QF | Magwe | 3-2 |
| SF | Ayeyawady United | 1-1/2-2 (h/a) |
| Key: (h) = Home venue; (a) = Away venue; (n) = Neutral venue. | ||
Shan United, as a National League team, started their campaign in the second round. In it, they won at MNL-2 City Stars. At Thuwunna, Shan United won 6-0 with goals from Han Kyung-In's Hat-rick, two goal from Christopher Chizoba and Dway Ko Ko Chit. In the quarter-final, Shan United drew Myanmar National League Magwe. At Thuwunna Stadium, Shan United won 3-2 with Christopher Chizoba, Maximum and Dway Ko Ko Chit. In the semi-final, Shan United were drawn against Ayeyawady United. At Taunggyi Stadium, Shan United draw 1–1 with goals from Dway Ko Ko Chit. And Semi-final second leg at Ayar Stadium, They drew 2-2 and go to final with Away Goal. Shan United reached for the first time to 2017 General Aung San Shield Final.
Yangon United[edit]
| Round | Opposition | Score |
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| 2nd | Myawady | 3–0 |
| QF | Hantharwady United | 4-0 |
| SF | Yadanarbon | 1-0/0-0 (h/a) |
| Key: (h) = Home venue; (a) = Away venue; (n) = Neutral venue. | ||
Yangon United also started in the second round where they were drawn against MNL-2 side Myawady FC. At Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon United won 3-0 with two goals from Kyaw Ko Ko and another goal form Pyae Phyo Zaw . In the quarter-final, they were drawn with MNL team Hantharwady United at Aung San Stadium. Yangon United won 4–0 with Hat-trick goals from Kyaw Ko Ko and one goal from Cezar. In the semi-final first leg, Yangon United were drawn against MNL big team Yadanarbon. At home, Yangon United won 1–0 with goals from Cezar. In the semi-final second leg, they drew 1–1 and passed to go to 3rd final.
Match[edit]
Details[edit]
| Shan United | 2 - 1 | Yangon United |
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Maximum  45' Christopher Chizoba 55' |
César 59' |
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Statistics[edit]
| Statistic | Shan United | Yangon United |
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| Goals scored | 2 | 2 |
| Possession | 46 | 54 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 3 |
| Corner kicks | 5 | 6 |
| Fouls | 10 | 8 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
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Broadcasting rights[edit]
These matches will be broadcast live on Myanmar television:
| Round | MWD & MWD Variety | |
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| Final | Shan united vs Yangon United | |
References[edit]
- ^ "2017 General Aung San Shield final". GASS. 25 October 2017.