News Today: Sri Lanka vs Myanmar FIFA Friendly Draw

Sri Lanka and Myanmar played to a 0-0 draw in an intense FIFA International Friendly held at the Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon. Both teams finished with a red card each, but Sri Lanka showcased a marked improvement from their earlier 0-2 defeat in the first leg.

The first half saw several chances for Sri Lanka, with Oliver Kelaart almost scoring in the 12th minute with a header assisted by Jude Supan, only to be thwarted by Myanmar’s goalkeeper, Pyae Phyo Thu. Kelaart came close again in the 28th minute with a powerful left-footed shot hitting the bar. Sri Lanka continued their offensive push, but Myanmar’s defense remained resolute, and a header from Anujan Rajendram narrowly missed the goal just before halftime. Myanmar’s Lwin Moe Aung was sent off with a red card in the 47th minute.

In the second half, Sri Lanka continued to press, but failed to capitalize on key chances, with Kelaart missing another opportunity in the 52nd minute. Tensions between players escalated in the 66th minute, and Sri Lankan coach Abdullah Al Muraiti had to intervene. Despite substitutions, including Waseem Razik for Sam Durrant, and Leon Perera’s red card in the 91st minute, Sri Lanka held Myanmar to a goalless draw, marking significant progress in their performance.