Victory has extended their lead in the Dhivehi Premier League by three points after their 2-0 win against Gadhdhoo.

Victory was already holding the top spot in the league when they stepped onto the pitch against Gadhdhoo last night at the national football stadium in Male'. However, that was only by goal difference, and were tied with Eagles in points.

Victory's win over Gadhdhoo last night puts them at 13 points, with Eagles sitting at 10 points. Victory have played an additional match compared to the other five teams in the top six teams.

Victory took the lead early into the match, with Ahmed Hassan scoring in the 18th minute, opening up Gadhdhoo's goal. An assist from Nigerian forward Alhaji Jero saw Hassan score past Gadhdhoo goalkeeper Bojan Vukmirovic with no chance of saving the attempt.

Victory scored their second goal before the first half ended, with Ahmed Maaish Rasheed scoring in the 41st minute.

Victory defender Ali Shamis (Thoppe) sent in a high cross from outside the penalty box, with Maaish scoring a header from inside into the bottom corner of the goal.

Victory made three substitutions in the second half, the most notable of them being the team's former captain Akram Abdul Ghanee. This is the first time he has played an official match on the Galolhu stadium after two years. This is also the first time he has played in a Division One match in four years.