The YadanarbonâÂÂYangon United or Super Myanmar derby is a notable rivalry in Myanmar football as between Yadanarbon Football Club and Yangon United Football Club; first contested in 2009. Yadanarbon plays at the Bahtoo Stadium in Mandalay and Yangon United at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon. Although the two clubs have frequently been in the same division, the rivalry has largely arisen before 2009. It has been noted for on-field troubles, culminating in 2014 and 2015.
In 2009 MNL Cup, Yangon United met Yadanarbon drew 2âÂÂ2 for first time ever. In 2009 MNL Cup final, they met again. They drew 2âÂÂ2 and Yadanarbon won in penalty shootout (4âÂÂ1), winning their first MNL Cup.
See also: Yadanarbon F.C. and Yangon United F.C.
Both clubs have enjoyed periods of dominance over Myanmar football. Yadanarbon dominated from 2009 to 2011, winning 2 MNL league championships and 1 AFC President's Cup. Likewise, Yangon United dominated from 2011 to 2015, winning 4 league championships and 1 national cup.
Yadanarbon to Yangon United
Yangon United to Yadanarbon