23 October
THE Myanmar national futsal team has moved closer to entering the semifinals after drubbing Cambodia by 13-3 yesterday, the second day of the AFF HD Bank Futsal Championship 2019, at the Phu Tho Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
The goals for team Myanmar were scored by Aung Zin Oo, who scored three goals, Haling Min Tun, Ko Ko Lwin, and Pyae Phyo Maung (3), who scored two goals each, while Pyae Phyo Maung (2), Naing Ye Kyaw, Wai Zin Oo, and Nyein Min Soe scored one goal each. The goals for Cambodia were scored by Cheatuo and Sereyvong.
After the match, the head coach of the Myanmar national futsal team U Htay Myint said the footballers tried their best as the match was very important for advancing to the semifinals. “Our team got many goals as the players had prepared well,” he added.
In another Group A match yesterday, Thailand beat Ti-mor-Leste by 12-1.
Though the last matches of the group stage remain to be played, Myanmar and Thailand from Group A are sure to advance to the semifinals as they have earned 6 points each from two matches played, while Timor-Leste and Cambodia have earned no points.
In the last match at the group stage, Myanmar will meet Thai-land at 11 am (Myanmar standard time) today (23 October).
The semifinals are scheduled for 25 October, and the final and third place matches will be held on 27 October.
Kyaw Khin
