11 Nov
THE Myanmar National Women’s Team, who are preparing for the SEA Games, lost to the Chinese women’s league champions Jiangsu Suning with 1-0 at Taihu Football Center in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, the People’s Republic of China yesterday at 1:30 pm.
Jaingsu Suning used elite players including Malawian striker Chawinga, the most prolific goal scorer.
Myanmar team comprised of players Mya Phu Ngon (Goal-keeper), Khin Than Wai, Chit Chit, Khine Thazin, Ei Yadanar Phyo, Khin Momo Tun, Ye Ye Oo, Myat Noe Khin, Win Theingi Tun, Khin Moe Wai and San Thaw Thaw, Nu Nu, Thin Thin Yu, Lele Hlaing, July Kyaw and Phyu Phyu Win played as substitute players during the match.
In the first half of the match, Jiangsu Suning Team were able to play a big ball in possession, and striker Chawinga scored in the 26th minute.
In the second half, the Myanmar National Women’s Team was again forced to play but failed to score. The second possible goal of the Jiangsu Suning Team was defended by Goalkeeper Mya Phu Ngon and the Jiangsu Suning team beat the Myanmar National Women’s Team with a 1-0 goal.
The Myanmar Women’s National Team will be training in China until November 15, and plans to play two more matches with the China Women’s Youth National. — Lynn Thit (Tgi)
