(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-WOMEN FRIENDLY-MYANMAR VS INDIA

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-WOMEN FRIENDLY-MYANMAR VS INDIA

(240709) -- YANGON, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- San Thaw Thaw (L) of Myanmar vies with Sanju of India during the FIFA International Women's Friendly Match at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, July 9, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-WOMEN FRIENDLY-MYANMAR VS INDIA

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-WOMEN FRIENDLY-MYANMAR VS INDIA

(240709) -- YANGON, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of India celebrate a goal during the FIFA International Women's Friendly Match at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, July 9, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-WOMEN FRIENDLY-MYANMAR VS INDIA

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-WOMEN FRIENDLY-MYANMAR VS INDIA

(240709) -- YANGON, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Shilky Devi Hemam (bottom) of India vies with Yin Loon Eain of Myanmar during the FIFA International Women's Friendly Match at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, July 9, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-WOMEN FRIENDLY-MYANMAR VS INDIA

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-WOMEN FRIENDLY-MYANMAR VS INDIA

(240709) -- YANGON, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Anju Tamang (front L) of India vies for the ball with Yu Yu Naing (front R) of Myanmar during the FIFA International Women's Friendly Match at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, July 9, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(240605) -- YANGON, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Players of Japan attend a training session prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers match against Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(240605) -- YANGON, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Players of Japan attend a training session prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers match against Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(240605) -- YANGON, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Players of Japan attend a training session prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers match against Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(240605) -- YANGON, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Players of Japan attend a training session prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers match against Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(240605) -- YANGON, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Players of Japan attend a training session prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers match against Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(240605) -- YANGON, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Players of Japan attend a training session prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers match against Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(240605) -- YANGON, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of Japan attend a training session prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers match against Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(240605) -- YANGON, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of Japan attend a training session prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers match against Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(240605) -- YANGON, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of Japan attend a training session prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers match against Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(240605) -- YANGON, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of Japan attend a training session prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers match against Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(240605) -- YANGON, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of Japan attend a training session prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers match against Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS-JAPANESE FOOTBALL TEAM-OFFICIAL TRAINING

(240605) -- YANGON, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of Japan attend a training session prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers match against Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

MYANMAR-YANGON-SOLAR STREET LIGHTS-DONATION

MYANMAR-YANGON-SOLAR STREET LIGHTS-DONATION

(230829) -- YANGON, Aug. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 29, 2023 shows solar street lights around the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. TO GO WITH "Chinese friendship association donates solar streetlights to Myanmar" (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

Chinese friendship association donates solar streetlights to Myanmar

STORY: Chinese friendship association donates solar streetlights to Myanmar DATELINE: Aug. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the donation ceremony STORYLINE: The Yunnan Provincial People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries has donated 60 sets of solar-powered streetlights to the Yangon Electricity Supply Corporation in Myanmar. The ceremony was held in Yangon on Tuesday. Speaking at the ceremony, Yangon Region Minister for Natural Resources U Zaw Win expressed thanks to the Chinese friendship association, saying that the donation will help strengthen Myanmar-China friendship. Fifty sets of solar lights have been installed around the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, and they will provide well-lit conditions for athletes to train and exercise, contributing to their overall well-being, he said. These solar streetlights, which utilize solar energy, have the benefits of saving electricity and minimizing environmental impact,

China qualifies for 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup

STORY: China qualifies for 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup DATELINE: June 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the audience at the game 2. various of the press conference STORYLINE: China has qualified for the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup finals as Group B winner of the second round qualification after triumphing 5-0 over Myanmar in Yangon on Saturday. Thus, China has won all of its three group matches against Chinese Taipei, Nepal and Myanmar. At Yangon's Thuwunna Stadium, China quickly displayed its strength and dominance as Lu Jiayu broke the deadlock in the eighth minute, with the other four goals scored by Jiang Chenjing in the 35th minute, Huo Yuexin in the 40th minute, and Zhao Xinyue in the 69th and 75th minutes. "We received very high expectations from our supporters prior to this tournament. We met their expectations in these three matches. But we still need to make more progress," said China's head coach Wang Jun. "All the pla

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINA VS MYANMAR

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINA VS MYANMAR

(230611) -- YANGON, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Tingyingge (R) of China vies for the ball during the group B match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between China and Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 10, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINA VS MYANMAR

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINA VS MYANMAR

(230611) -- YANGON, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huo Yuexin (L) of China vies with Phyu Phyu Win of Myanmar during the group B match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between China and Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 10, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINA VS MYANMAR

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINA VS MYANMAR

(230611) -- YANGON, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Tingyingge (L) of China vies with Phyu Phyu Win of Myanmar during the group B match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between China and Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 10, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINA VS MYANMAR

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINA VS MYANMAR

(230611) -- YANGON, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of China celebrate after scoring a goal during the group B match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between China and Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 10, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINA VS MYANMAR

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINA VS MYANMAR

(230611) -- YANGON, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lu Jiayu (front L) of China vies for the ball during the group B match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between China and Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 10, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINA VS MYANMAR

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINA VS MYANMAR

(230611) -- YANGON, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ouyang Yuhuan (R) of China shoots during the group B match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between China and Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 10, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

China secures 2nd win in AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification

STORY: China secures 2nd win in AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification DATELINE: June 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of U-20 women's football match between China and Nepal 2. various of the Thuwunna Stadium 3. various of the press conference after the match STORYLINE: China secured its second consecutive win in the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification after triumphing 5-0 over Nepal on Thursday. At Thuwunna Stadium of Yangon, Myanmar, the Chinese players wasted no time in making their presence felt on the pitch from the opening whistle. In the 16th minute, forward Ouyang Yuhuan unleashed a brilliant strike, which found the back of the net to give her team a well-deserved lead. The other four goals for China were scored by Huo Yuexin in the 26th minute, Yin Lihong and Lu Jiayu in the injury time of the first half, and Yu Jiaqi in the 87th minute. "With today's result, we have already advanced to the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup finals," s

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINESE TAIPEI VS MYANMAR

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINESE TAIPEI VS MYANMAR

(230609) -- YANGON, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Jia-Shiuan (R) of Chinese Taipei vies with Yu Yu Naing of Myanmar during the 2nd round group B match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between Chinese Taipei and Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 8, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINESE TAIPEI VS MYANMAR

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINESE TAIPEI VS MYANMAR

(230609) -- YANGON, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Phyu Phyu Win (L) of Myanmar vies with Li Yi-Wen of Chinese Taipei during the 2nd round group B match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between Chinese Taipei and Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 8, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINESE TAIPEI VS MYANMAR

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINESE TAIPEI VS MYANMAR

(230609) -- YANGON, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liao Syu-Jhen (R) of Chinese Taipei vies with May Thet Mon Myint of Myanmar during the 2nd round group B match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between Chinese Taipei and Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 8, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINESE TAIPEI VS MYANMAR

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINESE TAIPEI VS MYANMAR

(230609) -- YANGON, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of Chinese Taipei celebrate during the 2nd round group B match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between Chinese Taipei and Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 8, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINESE TAIPEI VS MYANMAR

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINESE TAIPEI VS MYANMAR

(230609) -- YANGON, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Khin Htay Kying (R) of Myanmar vies with Li Yi-Wen of Chinese Taipei during the 2nd round group B match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between Chinese Taipei and Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 8, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

China beats Chinese Taipei in AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification

STORY: China beats Chinese Taipei in AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior of Thuwunna Stadium 2. various of fans cheering during the match 3. various of the press conference STORYLINE: China started the second round of the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification by beating Chinese Taipei 1-0 in Yangon, Myanmar on Tuesday. At the Thuwunna Stadium in the evening, Lu Jiayu headed the lone goal on Wang Aifang's cross in the 65th minute. "We can see that Chinese Taipei played more defending. Actually, today's match was a little bit lower than my expectations," said China's head coach Wang Jun at a post-match press conference. Also on Tuesday, host Myanmar thrashed Nepal 5-0 in Group B, with goals scored by Zin Moe Pyae, Yin Loon Eain and Yoon Wadi Hlaing. The remaining matches of Group B will be played on June 8 and 10. Group B consists of China, Myanmar, Nepal, and Chinese Taipei,

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-MYANMAR VS NEPAL

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-MYANMAR VS NEPAL

(230607) -- YANGON, June 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yin Loon Eain (C) of Myanmar vies for the ball during the 2nd round match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between Myanmar and Nepal at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 6, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-MYANMAR VS NEPAL

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-MYANMAR VS NEPAL

(230607) -- YANGON, June 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of Myanmar celebrate after scoring a goal during the 2nd round match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between Myanmar and Nepal at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 6, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-MYANMAR VS NEPAL

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-MYANMAR VS NEPAL

(230607) -- YANGON, June 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zin Moe Pyae (R) of Myanmar vies for the ball during the 2nd round match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between Myanmar and Nepal at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 6, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-MYANMAR VS NEPAL

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-MYANMAR VS NEPAL

(230607) -- YANGON, June 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zin Moe Pyae (L) of Myanmar vies with Tulasa Bohara of Nepal during the 2nd round match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between Myanmar and Nepal at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 6, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-MYANMAR VS NEPAL

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-MYANMAR VS NEPAL

(230607) -- YANGON, June 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wai Phoo Eain (R) of Myanmar vies with Dipa Shahi of Nepal during the 2nd round match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between Myanmar and Nepal at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 6, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

Myanmar loses to Malaysia in first home international football match since start of pandemic

STORY: Myanmar loses to Malaysia in first home international football match since start of pandemic DATELINE: Dec. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the post-match press conference STORYLINE: Myanmar's men's national football team staged its first international match on home turf in around three years in a 1-0 loss to Malaysia on Wednesday for 2022 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Championship. "Today's match is our team's first international match on home turf since the start of COVID-19. We arranged the match in line with AFF's security and health guidelines," U Ko Ko Thein, general secretary of the Myanmar Football Federation, told Xinhua. At Yangon's Thuwunna Stadium, Muhammad Faisal bin Abdul Halim's sole goal in the 52nd minute helped Malaysia beat Myanmar in Group B of the AFF Championship. Vietnam beat Laos 6-0 in the other Group B match on Wednesday. The AFF Championship, officially the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022, is a biennial foo

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFF-MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CUP

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFF-MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CUP

(221222) -- YANGON, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Hein Htet Aung (C) of Myanmar shoots during the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 group B match between Myanmar and Malaysia at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, Dec. 21, 2022. TO GO WITH: "Myanmar loses to Malaysia in first home international football match since start of pandemic" (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/ Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFF-MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CUP

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFF-MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CUP

(221222) -- YANGON, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's players celebrate scoring during the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 group B match between Myanmar and Malaysia at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, Dec. 21, 2022. TO GO WITH: "Myanmar loses to Malaysia in first home international football match since start of pandemic" (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/ Xinhua)

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFF-MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CUP

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFF-MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CUP

(221222) -- YANGON, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mg Mg Lwin (top L) of Myanmar vies for a header during the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 group B match between Myanmar and Malaysia at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, Dec. 21, 2022. TO GO WITH: "Myanmar loses to Malaysia in first home international football match since start of pandemic" (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/ Xinhua)