2009 Myanmar National League
MNL Cup Grand Royal 2009 is the inaugural knock-out football tournament of the Myanmar National League. The tournament, held at the Aung San Stadium and the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon between 16 May and 5 July 2009, was contested by all eight clubs of the newly formed professional league. Yadanabon FC finished in first place, one point ahead of Yangon United FC, in group play. On 5 July 2009, Yadanabon defeated Yangon United in the cup final on penalty kicks, to become the reigning champions of the league.
Teams[edit]
- Delta United
- Kanbawza
- Magway
- Okktha United
- Southern Myanmar United
- Yadanabon
- Yangon United
- Zeyashwemye
Results[edit]
League standings[edit]
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadanabon | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | +7 | 17 |
| Yangon United | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 6 | +7 | 16 |
| Magway | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 13 |
| Kanbawza | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 12 |
| Zeyashwemye | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | −2 | 8 |
| Okktha United | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | −6 | 5 |
| Southern Myanmar United | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | −6 | 4 |
| Delta United | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 12 | −8 | 4 |
Round system[edit]
Final[edit]
The 2009 Myanmar National League Cup final was played at 4:00 on 5 July 2009 at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. Yadanabon defeated Yangon United on penalty kicks (4-1), after a 2-2 score at the end of regulation and extra time.
| Yangon United | 2 – 2 (a.e.t.) | Yadanarbon |
|---|---|---|
Myo Min Tun  41'Kyi Lin 56' |
(Report)[permanent dead link] | Yan Paing 16' Tun Tun Win 82' |
| Penalties | ||
Kyaw Don  Kyaw Zayar Win  Missipo |
1 – 4 | Yan Paing Kambou Tun Tun Win Khin Maung Tun |
| Myanmar National League Cup 2009 Winners |
|---|
 Yadanarbon F.C. First title |
Top goalscorers[edit]
- As of 5 July 2009
- 6 goals
- 4 goals
- 3 goals
- 2 goals
- Aung Myint Aye (Magway)
- Khin Maung Lwin (Kanbawza)
- Aung Kyaw Oo (Kanbawza)
- Wai Linn (Southern Myanmar United)
- Kera (Yangon United)
- Missipo (Yangon United)
- Aung Kyaw Moe (Yadanabon)
- Htoo Kyaw (Zeyashwemye)
- Sithu Than (Zeyashwemye)
- B James Htwe (Southern Myanmar United)
References[edit]
- ^ "MNL Cup 2009 League Table". Myanmar National League. Archived from the original on 22 May 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2009.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Season on RSSSF