Alifushi, who came to Gold Cup with determination to win all Group stage matches has now faced their first loss, with Maafushi winning yesterday's match and securing a spot in the second round.
Alifushi, who came to Gold Cup with determination to win all Group stage matches has now faced their first loss, with Maafushi winning yesterday's match and securing a spot in the second round.
Alifushi has already made it to the second rounds earlier, through ranking first in the group.
Alifushi showed a more relaxed game than before as they had already reached the second round.
Maafushi scored three points with this win.
Maafushi's Ismail Nazeeh scored their sole goal straight into the second half.
Maafushi team was led by a new coach in this match, after former coach Ahmed Shareef (Dunga) resigned after their match against Kendhoo.