The top three teams from each group will advance to the second round.
Lhaviyani atoll Kurendhoo has advanced to the second round of the Gold Cup after defeating Kaafu atoll Guraidhoo 1-0.
With a previous win against Addu City, Guraidhoo had already secured a spot in the second round, and even a draw in this match would have been enough to see them through. Before the match, Kaafu atoll Huraa was third in the Group C points table, while Kurendhoo was at the bottom.
The top three teams from each group will advance to the second round.
Belgian midfielder Jordy Vleugels scored the winning goal for Kurendhoo in the 67th minute, while goalkeeper Sujan Perera played a key role in thwarting Guraidhoo's attempts to score.