The rivalry between Yadanarbon F.C. and Yangon United F.C. is a notable rivalry in Myanmar football as both clubs are recognised as having great history and traditions. Although the two clubs have frequently been in the same division as each other since 2009, the rivalry has largely arisen before 2009. The rivalry has been noted for on-field trouble, particularly the contests in 2009, culminating in 2014 and 2015.[1][2]
| Location | Yangon vs Mandalay |
|---|---|
| Teams | Yadanarbon Yangon United |
| First meeting | 13 October 2009 Yadanarbon 2–2 Yangon United (Myanmar National League Cup) |
| Latest meeting | Yadanarbon 1-3 Yangon United (2020 Myanmar National League) 30 August 2020 |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 27 |
| Most wins | Yangon United (10 Matches) |
| Most player appearances | Yan Aung Kyaw (25 Matches) |
| All-time series | Yangon United: 10 Drawn: 10 Yadanarbon: 7 |
| Largest victory | Yangon United 4–1 Yadanarbon (2016 Myanmar National League) 2 April 2016 |
Origins
editIn 2009 MNL Cup, Yangon United met Yadanarbon drew 2–2 for first time ever. In 2009 MNL Cup final, they met again. They drew 2–2 again and Yadanarbon won in penalty(4–1). Yadanarbon won their first time ever MNL Cup Champion.
Football rivalry
editSee also: Yadanarbon F.C. and Yangon United F.C.
Both clubs have enjoyed periods of dominance over Myanmar Football. Yadanarbon dominated Myanmar Football from 2009 to 2011, winning 2 MNL league championships and 1 AFC President's Cup. Likewise, Yangon United dominated Myanmar Football from 2011 to 2015,winning 4 league championships and 1 MFF Cup. During their respective period of dominance both clubs enjoyed several seasons in which they won multiple trophy in domestic and AFC President's Cup.
Honours
edit| Team | League | MNL Cup | MFF Cup | AFC President Cup | AFC Champions League | AFC Cup | Club total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadanarbon | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Yangon United | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
- Table correct as of 28 March 2019
Player Transfer
edit| Date | Name | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2013 | Kaung Sithu | Yangon United F.C. | Yadanarbon F.C. | 50 million Ks |
| December 2013 | Yan Aung Win | Yangon United F.C. | Yadanarbon F.C. | 50 million Ks |
| December 2014 | Sithu Aung | Yangon United F.C. | Yadanarbon F.C. | 80 million Ks |
| December 2014 | Zaw Min Tun | Yadanarbon F.C. | Yangon United F.C. | Free |
| December 2016 | Kekere Moukailou | Yadanarbon F.C. | Yangon United F.C. | Free |
Meet in MNL Season
edit| Season | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Yangon United | 1–2 | Yadanarbon |
| 2009 | Yadanarbon | 0–2 | Yangon United |
| 2010 | Yangon United | 4–1 | Yadanarbon |
| 2010 | Yadanarbon | 0–0 | Yangon United |
| 2011 | Yangon United | 2–1 | Yadanarbon |
| 2011 | Yadanarbon | 0–3 | Yangon United |
| 2012 | Yangon United | 2–2 | Yadanarbon |
| 2012 | Yadanarbon | 1–1 | Yangon United |
| 2013 | Yangon United | 2–2 | Yadanarbon |
| 2013 | Yadanarbon | 1–1 | Yangon United |
| 2014 | Yadanarbon | 1–0 | Yangon United |
| 2014 | Yangon United | 2–2 | Yadanarbon |
| 2015 | Yadanarbon | 2–3 | Yangon United |
| 2015 | Yangon United | 2–3 | Yadanarbon |
| 2016 | Yadanarbon | 3–2 | Yangon United |
| 2016 | Yangon United | 1–2 | Yadanarbon |
| 2017 | Yangon United | 2–1 | Yadanarbon |
| 2017 | Yadanarbon | 3–0 | Yangon United |
| 2018 | Yangon United | 3–3 | Yadanarbon |
| 2018 | Yadanarbon | 1-2 | Yangon United |
| 2019 | Yadanarbon | 3–2 | Yangon United |
| 2020 | Yadanarbon | 1-3 | Yangon United |
References
edit- ^ Roebuck, Matt (1 April 2016). "Battle for Bahtoo". Myanmar Times. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ Roebuck, Matt (5 April 2016). "Derby day brings out best and worst". Myanmar Times. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ Myanmar, Soccer (1 April 2017). "Yangon United vs. Yadanarbon – 12 June 2016 – Soccerway". SoccerWay. Retrieved 6 April 2017.