Maldives 1 - 1 Thai U19

Apr 29, 2014 - 09:06:00 | Shimaz Ali
Maldives starting eleven against Thailand U19 today.

Male’, MALDIVES – Maldives national football team’s second friendly game against Thailand U19 ends with a 1-1 draw today.

Thailand U19, who was qualified for the AFC U19 championship to be held in Myanmar on 9-23rd October this year, broke the deadlock during the first half.

During the first half Maldives keeper Imran Mohamed was substituted due to an injury to his left knee. But national team’s physician Ahmed Shakeeb said that it was not a serious injury and it was a soft tissue injury.

New Radiant’s striker Mohamed Umair leveled the game in the second half.

Speaking to maldivesoccer.com national team’s assistant coach Ali Nashid said that Maldives played very well in the second half of the match.

“We played very well in the second half and got five or six chances to score and hit the cross bar twice.”

He also said that they have not finalized the squad and the coach will give equal chances to all the players during the camp.

“We have not finalized the squad yet. Coach will give chances to all the players in the squad during the camp.”

Maldives will play their last and third friendly game on this Thursday.

Drago Mamic, Serbian born Croatian, will lead Maldives in the AFC Challenge Cup next month. He has worked with many Asian teams including Myanmar. Maldives will play their first game of the tournament against Myanmar on 19th May.

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Ahan on Apr 29
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Ok, this is what Maldives is doing???? haven't heard anything about other teams except Philippines. Dear MS please publish more about other teams, specially teams that are stronger than us.
Kokki on Apr 30
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Highly disappointing result. These thi boys are teenagers, couple of years back in junior high school were playing amateur football. Maldives side mainly of players who had won saff 2008 are battle-hardened, experienced stalwarts yet they come up with a draw. Is this the team that is going compete with the likes of Myanmar n co. We are doomed no wonder!!
Imma on Apr 30
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Mahloof said we would be playing against extraordinarily talented opponents during this training camp. I seem to recall us facing Osotspa FC and Thailand U-19s when we camped in Thailand last year before the SAFF Championship...
footballmad on May 01
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That's true and as a result of the training in 2013, we played extremely well in the SAFF Championship, losing only to India in suspicious circumstances. Even the eventual Champions, Afghanistan, couldn't beat us and came second to us in the group stage.
Ahan on May 01
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Well said Imma. And it is Osotspa B team. :: @footballmad, i cannot agree you this time. In general we did not play well in last SAFF C'ship, specially in Afghan match. Anyway this Challenge cup is not SAFF C'ship this is much bigger. We are trying to play in Asian Cup, so i believe our preparations should be better, tougher. To my knowledge Philippines and Palestine is camping in middle east and playing stronger teams while we play against a B team and some teenagers!!!
Bakari on Apr 30
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They should have played Thai U-14 or Thai womans team
Yahya on May 02
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Maldivian's are never happy for what they have.... We don't need to play Manchester United at this point. Thailand FA helps a lot for development of football in Maldives. Playing with not so tough teams will help coach to decide on selection rather than getting injuries to players. Thailand under 19 is a strong side already qualified for u20 championship.

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