Maldives lost to China

Sep 08, 2015 - 10:05:04 |
Chinese players celebrating a goal against Maldives tonight.

Shenyang, CHINA – Maldives national team lost their third game in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against China by 3-0 tonight here in Shenyang Olympic Sports Center Stadium.

China’s Yu Dabao broke the deadlock in the 8th minute after a silly mistake from Maldives keeper Mohamed Imran. Two defenders from the Maldives was trying to clear the ball from Chinese player unfortunately keeper Imran went to clear it and Dabao put the loose ball into an empty net.

In the 28th minute keeper Imran was forced to stop another good shot from China and few minutes later Yang Xu’s header inside the box went over the bar.

During the first minute of the second half China’s Yang Xu missed another good chance to double the lead unfortunately he couldn’t shot it on target.

A minute later, keeper Imran made another stunning save to stop the shot from China player.

Maldives striker Ahmed Nashid missed a golden opportunity to level the game after a good solo effort and shot it wide inside the box.

Three minutes later, Dabao doubled the lead from a fine header inside the box.

In the 61st minute, Mohamed Hamza managed to make a good shot inside the six yard box but it went wide.

China’s Zhang Linpenh changed the score to 3-0 in the 67th minute from another wonderful header inside the box.

Maldives caretaker coach Ismail Mahfooz said after the match that he is happy with the performance of the players and they did what he asked them to do.

“We got some good chances to score but unfortunately we couldn’t convert it to a goal but I am very pleased with the performance of my players.”

“They did what I asked them to do on the field and played a very disciplined game by respecting the opponent game.”

Maldives will play against Bhutan next month in their next FIFA World Cup Qualifier.

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Fan on Sep 08
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Not the worst result playing away from home. Half of the usual first 11 were not playing through injuries and one particular player specially forcing his way of the team for reasons best known to the player himself and FAM. A commandable job by Imma nonetheless, a recovery of some sort for FAM after the way they had got egg on their face for farce that was the football pitch
Imma on Sep 09
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Not the worst result, and a good battling performance. As usual, we were undone by 3 completely preventable goals. I just looked at that game and wondered how different it could have been if this match had been played at home with both Ashfaq and Asadulla up front. China's defense certainly did not seem to be as solid as the Qatari defense. Shame about FAM deciding to sell the hosting rights.
footy on Sep 09
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The result is satisfactory given the circumstances. As for Ashfaq, his absence from the team without valid reasons is baffling. Even if was fallout with the current FAM boss Ashfaq should have been more professional and bowed down to the call of national duty, for there is no feeling better than representing your country, whatever be the level. And when the whole country loves you and wish you well you have no right to offend their feeling in such clandestine manner without good reasons. Now you don’t deserve their respect anymore. You have hurt your football fans and if you think the nation will drop down to your knees for forgiveness for your every tantrum you are mistaken. Nobody is above the national team. You have not just snubbed national team you have disrespected country. Your fans and football lovers all over the country.
Amjad on Sep 09
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I just hope this team gets more friendlies of this quality, so that they will improve!! By watching this game who would think hampu, aakko, Imran etc are playing there 1st??,2nd?? or5th??? game for NT!!! Just give these guys more chance!!!please
for country nothing else on Sep 09
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Im deeply saddened that ashfaq has lost his mature self and has gone bk to his school selfish ways...get it together..ur just gud as a national hero like mohamed thakurufaanu
foari on Sep 11
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why they r not giving chance to IRUFAAN n MESSI n YAMIN ... these players showed their quality ... n they are our future ... STOP DESTROYING MALDIVESSOCCER ... at least if they don't know how to dribble crazily they will hold the ball or try to give a good pass ... PLZ Remove the crazy dribblers from the squad ...
egon on Sep 13
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we have MESSI? I thought he played and scored for Barca last night. MY god, get him on the team sheet NOW!!!! Messi has left Argentina to play for the mighty maldivian Red Snapper Curries.

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