Odisha: Myanmar Defeats Nepal To Clinch Hero Gold Cup In Kalinga Stadium | Odisha News
Bhubaneswar: Myanmar clinched the Hero Gold Cup crown in style, edging Nepal 3-1 in the final at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on Friday. A brace from Yee Yee Oo, along with a brilliant effort from Win Theingi Tun was enough to down a spirited Nepal side, who scored in the 45th minute through Manjali Kumari.
Tournament Awards
- Top Scorer: Sabitra Bhandari, Yee Yee Oo (4 goals)
- Best Goalkeeper: Zar Zar Myint
- Most Valuable Player: Win Theingi Tun
- Fairplay: Myanmar
The first half was a feisty affair, with both sides bagging one goal apiece and chances coming at a premium. However, the first came in the opening minute itself, after Nepal's star striker Sabitra Bhandari broke free in the first minute and earned a corner. The resulting header was comfortably saved by the keeper, the media release of All India Football Federation stated.
Myanmar, who had defeated Nepal in the opening match of the tournament by a 3-0 scoreline, started to assert their dominance soon, creating two quick chances in the 10th and 17th minutes. The first saw Win Theingi miss a header from close range while in the second saw her create a crossing opportunity down the left, with the final ball chalked off for offside.
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