Blues leave it late

Apr 21, 2015 - 12:45:48 |
Ali Fasir celebrating his goal against Victory tonight. (MS photo: Ismail Affan)

Male’, MALDIVES – Two very late goals from Ibrahim Fazeel and Ali Fasir helped defending champions New Radiant to win the opening game of Ooredoo Premier League by 3-1.

New Radiant’s William Macko opened the scoring in the 18th minute from a descent pass from Fazeel which William flicks into the net.

In the 28th minute West penetrated, the defense line of New Radiant and even beat the keeper but failed to put the ball into the net.

Six minute into the second half Victory’s keeper was forced to block a good shot from William and Ali Shareef cleared the rebounded ball inside the box.

In the 61st minute Fasir's shot just outside the box was blocked by keeper and Ashad made another shot on target from the rebounded ball but it was also blocked by keeper.

In the 75th minute referee gave marching order to New Radiant’s winger Rilwan Waheed with a straight red card.

In the 81st minute Kaka made another good shot inside the box on target but keeper Alisher saves the ball.

In the last minute of normal time referee awarded a penalty to New Radiant for a deliberate handball inside the box and Fazeel took the lead for the Blues from the spot.

In the extra time of the game Ali Fasir increased the margin after escaping from the off side trap.

Victory’s coach Ahmed Nashid said that he was happy with the performance of his players.

“I am happy with the performance of my players and we all witnessed how we played. I think we played agaisnt two teams and which makes the difference.”

“I am also happy with the performance of our two foreign players and it was the first match for them and I hope they will performa better in the future.”

Meanwhile, New Radiant’s manager Ahmed Zareer said that they have achieved what they want from this game.

“Our target was to win the game and we are happy for achieving that. We started the second half very well and created very good chances but failure to convert that lead to conceding the goal”

Mahibadhoo will play against BG Sports tomorrow at 1600 hours at National Football Stadium.

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Footballfan on Apr 21
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isn't this a new league or is it a old league re-branded? I see it mentioned 2015 as the first season of dhivehi premier league in most news...if so how can there be a defending champion for premier league? Even this new league is not going to promote Maldivian football because it is the same old number teams, same teams, same players not much difference from what we had previously.
footballmad on Apr 21
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With respect that comment is too negative to have any positive impact. My personal view is that some good things have been done that should have been done a long time ago and I give credit to the current FAM and especially FIFA and AFC for giving us the time and space. Also, all those who are sponsoring the changes in various ways deserve some recognition. The clubs are doing a bit too but I do feel though, the clubs need to do more to become more self-sufficient and find creative ways to improve football in the long-run.
ali on Apr 21
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Very lucky game for New Radiant, Victory was better team and the result is not fair.If blues keep playing same style they can't do anything.
kareem on Apr 21
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sobah must have good relation with the referee winning start was provided by the referee\
karreem on Apr 22
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i would correct the article`s title to referee left it late for nr to win

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