Sunday, June 20, 2010

Mandalay United FC 3-0 Mal Vivente FC

Date: 20-June-2010
Time:05:00PM
Location: Juying Secondary School

15’ Soe Thu
55’ Zeyar
70’ Zarni

Mandalay United FC made their first victory of getting clean sheet for 2010 by defeating MVFC with 3 goals to nil. This match was also warm up match for MUFC before joining to the GA league.
MUFC control the game right from the start and they might have opened their account in early going if Zarni’s shot from the 8 yards was not high enough over the bar. At 15 minutes of the game, with the help of Zeyar, Soe Thu made the first opening goal for MUFC by breaking the offside trap of MVFC and showed his finishing skills calmly. MVFC almost made the equalizing goal at 25 minutes of first half by making powerful shot from 6 yards. MUFC keeper Si Thu was up to the task and save the ball by jumping well to the bar. At 55 minutes of the game Zeyar showed his solo skills by running through two MVFC defenders and tackled the goal keeper. 29 years old striker finished goal coolly with the back heel of his foot.
At 70 minutes, low cross ball by Ye Gyi from left pull out the MUFC goal keeper from the goal while zeyar was waiting to shot the ball on air by his back heel again. The ball went straight to the bar of the MVFC goal which was easily picked up by Zarni and finish the final goal for MUFC.
All credits for this match went to MUFC defensive lines which is led by Ko Soe Aung, Nay Myat, Ko Htun Min, Ko Min Naing and Aungthura. Two keepers Mon Aung and Sithu was also shutting the MUFC goal. MUFC play maker ko Nge Lay’s effort to control the game and gain the higher possession of the ball seemed to create the style of MUFC for the first time. MUFC was hoping to seal the top 3 position at their first competition in league game with strong players and creative tactical methods. MUFC league game will be commenced on 4th of July.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

The Return of MUFC

Date: 30-May-2010
Time:05:00PM
Location: Fu Hua Secondary School
Opponent: Eric FC Singapore
Result: MUFC 6-3 Eric FC

This match is totally great achievement for MUFC from continuous defeat by several teams since early 2010. MUFC had been deformation their team technique and style of play since early year due to lack of players and insufficient training.

Since Ko Soe Aung take over the Captain position, this match is also the first match for him to fully test his skills and capability because all MUFC players are back only at this match plus two new players. MUFC started with their new formation that was designed by Ko Soe Aung and Ko Nay Myat. The formation 3-2-3-2 was used at 1986 world cup by Champion Argentina and MUFC tactical team strongly believe that formation will be the most suitable for MUFC player's strength and skills.

For the starting lineup, Ko Soe Aung, Ko Aung Thura and Ko Min Naing played at defensive line, Ko Ye Gyi and Ko Nay Myat as two defense midfielder, Ko Zeyar, Ko Nge Lay, Ko Nyi as central midfielder and Yin Aung and Zarni as forwarder.


At the very early minute of the game, the play made by MUFC clearly expressed their hunger of winning match. Return of Ko Nge Lay as play maker also significantly boost the team placing and performance.


00:05

MUFC 1-0 ERIC FC

At 5 minutes of first half, No 30, Ze Yar received the ball passed by Ye Gyi at left wing and he carry the ball into the goal area by tackling two ERIC FC defensive players. Despite of his unbalance situation, he managed to make low cross to the front of the goal. Exact position and powerful air shot finishing by Yin Aung make the first winning goal for MUFC.


00:15

MUFC 2-0 Eric FC

MUFC has never performed like today match for so long. Play maker Ko Nge Lay tremendous support helped a lot to both attacking and defensive lines. At 15 minutes of the first half, Ko Nge Lay pass the long cross ball to the right wing where Nay Myat received the ball by running through the ERIC FC player. Nay Myat made the cross ball again from right wing to the front of the goal. Yin Aung taking position was never wrong again. Nay Myat precise cross ball and Yin Aung's favorite acrobatic kick extend the lead of MUFC in 2-0 to Eric FC.



00:25

MUFC 3-0 Eric FC

For the entire first half of the match, Eric FC is unable help themselves to penetrate the MUFC defense lead by Ko Soe Aung, Ko Min Naing and Aung Thura. MUFC continuous attack on opponent prove that the best attack is the best defense. At 25 minutes, the play composed by Yin Aung, Zarni threaten to Eric FC defense which help Ko Nyi to get the free space. Once Ko Nyi received the ball, he made the power shot from 18 yards which went straight to the left upper corner of Eric FC goal and that was 3-0 MUFC to Eric FC.


00:35

MUFC 4-0 Eric FC

Even MUFC is leading 3-0 to Eric FC, MUFC never seem to slow down their tempo. At 25 minutes , Zeyar run to the Eric FC goal by carrying the ball pass by Ko Nge Lay from midfield. He managed to break the offside trap of Eric FC and face one to one to the Eric goal keeper. He showed his beautiful tackling skills to goal keeper and get keeper to pull out from the goal. He was absolutely perfect in that instance by making the long shot ball to the goalie-less goal from outside of the 18 yards. 4-0 to Eric FC and end of the first half.


During first half, new player Zaw Htet Aung substitute for Ko Min Naing.



Second Half


MUFC make substitution for two players. Kyauke Lone for Ko Nge Lay, Ye Lynn Htun for Zarni.


00:55

MUFC 4-1 Eric FC

Eric FC changed their formation at second half and start attacking MUFC since the beginning of second half. MUFC new defender kyauke lone played very profesionally together with Ko Soe Aung and eliminate all their attack. Despite of their strong defense, Eric FC score their first equalizer goal at 55 minutes of second half.



00:65

MUFC 5-1 Eric FC

Eric FC was keep trying to make the offside trap so that all MUFC forwarders tried to break their offside trap. At 65 minutes of second half, Ye Lynn Tun pass the ball to midfielder Nay Myat Soe. He bring the ball forward a few yards from the midfield towards the Eric FC goal area by dribbling quickly from Eric FC defender while they were expecting the offside. From 18 yards to the Eric Goal, his wonderful long kick drop to the upper right corner of the Eric FC goal. That was MUFC 5-1 to Eric FC.


00:75

MUFC 5-2 Eric FC

After 5 minutes scored by MUFC, Eric got the direct free kick outside of the 18 yards. Wonderful free kick made by Eric striker help them to get the second equalizer goal.


00:80

MUFC 6-2 Eric FC

After man of the match Yin Aung, Ze yar was the most outstanding player in this match for MUFC. His opening goal showed his brilliant ball control skills and wonderful accurate shot to the score. The same stunt he made at 80 minutes of the game. As he is too independent player and his style of playing is too individual, he grab the ball from Eric Defender at the area of Eric FC and bring toward to the goal by leaving all Eric FC player behind. He tackled another defense player and made the long shot again to Eric FC. Again that shot was too accurate to get MUFC 6-2 score to Eric FC.


00:90

MUFC 6-3 Eric FC.

MUFC stiker Zarni substituted again for Ko Min Naing for injury at 75 minutrd and he played as left wing back at remaining minutes of the game. His commando style playing give the chance to referee to give penalty gift to Eric FC at last minute of the match. Eric FC was given first penalty at first half and MUFC keeper Mon Aung was able to prevent their penalty kick. This time, Eric FC choose another player for penalty kick which end the match with the result MUFC 6-3 Eric FC.

PS: It was very unfortunate not to be able to provide the photos for this match. MUFC photographer was fully responsible of the absent of photos at MUFC great victory.