PETALING JAYA: Surprise package Myanmar emerged champions of the Merdeka Tournament when they edged fancied Indonesia 2-1 at the Shah Alam Stadium last night.
It was Myanmar's first victory after 35 years. The team, then known as Burma, beat Indonesia (1-0) in the final at the Merdeka Stadium in 1971.
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