Muang Maung Lwin's 71st-minute strike proved decisive as Reds head coach Ruben Amorim gave minutes to all of his matchday squad, bar Altay Bayindir, ensuring a blend of youth and experience got some minutes in front of a crowd of 72,520.
In sweltering conditions, this was never going to be a high-octane clash, but there will be frustration with the failure to reward the supporters present with at least a goal for their favourites in the Bukit Jalal Stadium.
FIRST HALF - NO GOALS
Hai Long Nguyen caused a few issues in the early stages, running through to fire wide when being flagged offside, in any case, and then smashing a free-kick over Andre Onana's goal.