2024 MNL League Cup final
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| Event | MNL League Cup 2024 | ||||||
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| Date | 19 June 2024 | ||||||
| Venue | Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Yangon | ||||||
| Man of the Match | Ye Yint Aung (Shan United) | ||||||
| Referee | Zaw Zaw (Myanmar) | ||||||
| Attendance | 10,000 | ||||||
| Weather | Light rain 25 °C (77 °F) humidity 93% | ||||||
The 2024 MNL League Cup Final was the culmination of the 2024 MNL League Cup, Myanmar’s premier domestic knockout football competition organized by the Myanmar National League (MNL). The final was played on 19 June 2024 at the Thuwunna Youth Training Centre Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, featuring two of the country's most storied football clubs—Shan United and Yangon United.
This high-stakes fixture brought together Shan United, a dominant force from Taunggyi representing the Shan State region, and Yangon United, a traditional powerhouse and one of Myanmar's most successful clubs based in the nation’s commercial capital. Both teams had showcased strong campaigns throughout the tournament, overcoming competitive opposition in the knockout stages to reach the final. Shan United defeated Dagon Port 2–1 after extra time in the semi-finals, while Yangon United earned their place by defeating Yadanarbon FC 3–1.
The final was tightly contested, marked by disciplined defending and strategic play from both sides. Shan United emerged victorious with a 1–0 win, securing their second MNL League Cup title in club history. The decisive goal, scored in the second half, underscored Shan United’s clinical efficiency in crucial moments and their growing reputation for consistent performances in domestic competitions.
The 2024 final served as a compelling showcase of the competitive landscape of modern Myanmar football, emphasizing the league’s ongoing growth and the rising standard of play in national cup competitions.
In the semi-final, Shan United faced Dagon Star United at a neutral venue. The match was an intense battle, with both sides creating chances but failing to separate during regular time. The deadlock was broken in extra time, where Shan United scored through Ye Yint Aung, edging past Dagon Star United 2–1 to book their place in the final.
The 2024 final marked Shan United’s second MNL League Cup final appearance, and they capitalized on the opportunity with a narrow 1–0 victory over Yangon United, claiming their second League Cup title.
Yangon United
In the semi-final, Yangon United met Yadanarbon FC, one of their traditional rivals in Myanmar football. The match, played at a neutral venue, saw Yangon deliver a dominant display. A brace from Tetteh and a goal from Yan Kyaw Htwe sealed a convincing 3–1 victory and sent Yangon United into their fifth League Cup final.[2]
Despite their strong run, Yangon United fell short in the final, losing 0–1 to Shan United in a closely contested match [3]..
Match
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Man of the match Match officials
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Match rules
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Statistics
| Statistic | Shan United | Yangon United |
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| Goals scored | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 2 |
| Corner kicks | 1 | 4 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
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Winner
| 2024 MNL League Cup Winners |
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| Shan United Second Title |
Prizes for winner
Prizes for runners-up
- Ks.200,00,000/- prize money.