Myanmar people ready for historic match
People in Myanmar get ready for the historic football match against Thailand.
Several companies today allowed employees to return home earlier than usual, as stages are arranged at several venues in Yangon including People's Park and Mahabandoola Park near Yangon City Hall. Supporters of the national team are also wooed to beer stations.
Myanmar and Thailand will today compete for the gold medal ih the Southeast Asian Games football final, the first time in 22 years.
Myanmar has lost twice to Thailand in its only appearances in SEA Games finals - in 2007 and in 1993.
Thailand's national football team won the gold medal 14 times from the regional sports event.
