U21 Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy (Brunei)
Myanmar advanced to Final with Thailand 23-Mar-05. Failed to win trophy.
Thailand beat 3:0 at Final.
Myanmar Head Coach, Ivan Venkov Kolev
“I am shocked with this final that I do not want to congratulate Thailand for winning the championship because
they did not show the true game of football to determine the championship. "Before the match, I expected a tough final
but the hope became the opposite instead. Despite losing the match, we showed a real football game."
Zaw Zaw of Myanmar scored an opening goal for his team at 22nd minute in the first half. At 84th minute in the second half,
Myo Min Tun added one more goal. The Myanmar team moved up to the final, and on 25 March evening,
it will meet with the Thai team which won over the Laos 3-2 in the first semifinal.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, March 24 - This year's edition of the Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy would close its curtains tomorrow with what is promised as an explosive tie between Thailand and hot favourites, Myanmar. The final would take place at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas at 8.30pm. Each team has their own strength with Thailand having their own top scorer for the team and the championship, Preecha Chaokla. He has scored 5 goals so far. While Myanmar's top players with the likes of Mar La, Yan Paing and Sun Day Thein scored three goals each. Thailand has also one of the best defence during the preliminary round with only allowing one goal against them. Meanwhile, Myanmar has a strong forward with 13 goals in total during the preliminary round too. 12 of the goals were scored during their thrashing of 6-0 against Singapore and Brunei. Today is rest day for team officials and players. In the morning, a team managers' meeting was held at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium between the Technical Committee and the Team Managers of both teams. Pengiran Haji Ali Hassan, the Chairman of the Technical Working Committee, who chaired the meeting extend his gratitute to all the teams that had made the tournament a success. He said tomorrow's clash would witness a game equipped with high skills and standard. He also said that it is important to play in a friendly manner and high sportsmanship. Also present was the Match Commissioner, Dato Yap where he congratulated Myanmar and Thailand for winning their semifinal matches yesterday. He also explained on the rules and regulations for tomorrow's match. He said if the game ended in a draw, it would enter the extra time. If the result remained a draw, the decider would be through penalty kicks. Winner of the Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy would receive BND$20,000 and gold medals. While second prize would receive BND$10,000. Press Secretariat would also wish to inform that for the closing ceremony tomorrow, free tickets would be available at the entrance of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium. Ticket holders would stand a chance to win a brand new Proton Satria R3 in a lucky draw. Official website: http://www.hassanalbolkiahtrophy.com
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