Male’, MALDIVES – Kalhaidhoo Zuvaanunge Jamiyyaa confirmed they are working on to solve their internal problems, mainly financial problems. The club heads now decided to dig deep to find out what happened and take necessary actions.
Kalhaidhoo ZJ’s president Shareef said speaking to maldivesoccer.com that they have mostly financial problems and added former manager Rauf is somehow to blame for the problems.
“We are having financial problems. We came to know that youth ministry and other parties have given money. Since Rauf has stepped down, we have asked him to send the financial reports and he has sent that. Looking at those reports we see some of that money hasn’t been utilized for club’s betterment” Shareef said.
Shareef confirmed club founders are ready to do everything under club statute to investigate the matter.
“We have seen something went wrong in the club, so the founders are agreed to do everything to find out what happened”
Shareef assured that Kalhaidhoo will compete in the competition and said they have met the players and are working on to solve the salary issue. He added except two, all other players are in Male’ and all are agreed to continue playing.
“All the players have agreed to continue playing. Except Nasir and (Huraa) Ablho, all the other players are in Male’. Even they (Nasir and Ablho) will join the club when we finalize a date to start the practices”
Shareef also said they had discussions with coach Mohamed Nizam and said he is still in a mood to work with the club.
According to Shareef, they are finding a way to finance the club and is hopeful on that.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Kalhaidoo to investigate financial issues
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Valencia 2 - 2 VB: VB on the top
Male’, MALDIVES – Valencia with enormous internal problems upset league leaders VB sports with a deserving 2-2 draw yesterday. VB took the lead in the first half, but an energetic Valencia side came back stronger and scored twice to take the lead but in the nick of time VB scored the equalizer.
VB started their attacking early in the game and Valencia’s reserve keeper, Munaz, who stands in between the sticks for the champions, was tested early.
In the 6th minute Munaz punched Sufiyaan’s header but the ball fell into their own penalty area but skipper Jameel came to the rescue by clearing the ball.
Three minutes later Fadhikko tried from near angle but the ball missed the target by inches.
Game’s first goal came in the 28th minute when Abu picked a through ball and escaped an offside trap and sends the ball below keeper Munaz to score the opener.
Before the half ends, VB went close to double the lead but Sappe’s shot missed the target by few inches.
Valencia leveled in the 57th minute when Marceline headed Jambe’s free kick to the goal. Keeper Sinan misjudged the ball and missed it completely when Marceline had a slight touch and defender Firaz tried an overhead effort to clear the ball but the ball went too high for him to reach.
In the 79th minute Valencia took the lead from a well executed free kick from Assad. Keeper Sinan couldn’t even make a move to save the ball.
For sometimes it looked that Valencia will hold on to the slender lead but VB’s substitute Azim came to the rescue in the 89th minute. First a cross from Sappe was fisted away by keeper Munaz and then Anwar fired the ball from long range and Azim had the important touch in the penalty area to direct the ball to the top corner.
The draw kept VB two points clear at the top and Valencia confirmed fourth position with six points and superior goal difference compared to New Radiant.
After the game Valencia’s care taker boss (Binma) Abdullah Waheed said they came to win the game and they played with lot of pressure.
VB coach Laszlo Kiss congratulated Valencia for their performance and he noted that VB were without six key players.
VB started their attacking early in the game and Valencia’s reserve keeper, Munaz, who stands in between the sticks for the champions, was tested early.
In the 6th minute Munaz punched Sufiyaan’s header but the ball fell into their own penalty area but skipper Jameel came to the rescue by clearing the ball.
Three minutes later Fadhikko tried from near angle but the ball missed the target by inches.
Game’s first goal came in the 28th minute when Abu picked a through ball and escaped an offside trap and sends the ball below keeper Munaz to score the opener.
Before the half ends, VB went close to double the lead but Sappe’s shot missed the target by few inches.
Valencia leveled in the 57th minute when Marceline headed Jambe’s free kick to the goal. Keeper Sinan misjudged the ball and missed it completely when Marceline had a slight touch and defender Firaz tried an overhead effort to clear the ball but the ball went too high for him to reach.
In the 79th minute Valencia took the lead from a well executed free kick from Assad. Keeper Sinan couldn’t even make a move to save the ball.
For sometimes it looked that Valencia will hold on to the slender lead but VB’s substitute Azim came to the rescue in the 89th minute. First a cross from Sappe was fisted away by keeper Munaz and then Anwar fired the ball from long range and Azim had the important touch in the penalty area to direct the ball to the top corner.
The draw kept VB two points clear at the top and Valencia confirmed fourth position with six points and superior goal difference compared to New Radiant.
After the game Valencia’s care taker boss (Binma) Abdullah Waheed said they came to win the game and they played with lot of pressure.
VB coach Laszlo Kiss congratulated Valencia for their performance and he noted that VB were without six key players.
FA president Azim wins Parliament seat
Male’, MALDIVES – Football Association of Maldives (FAM) president Ali Azim has been elected as an MP in the recently ended Maldives parliament election. There were other notable football figures, who competed in the election but most of them didn’t win their seat.
New Radiant manager Ali Waheed (Balak), similar to Azim – from opposition party DRP, also won a seat in the parliament.
However, FAM’s vice president (Hiyalee) Mohamed Rasheed narrowly defeated in the area he was competed and General Secretary Shah Ismail also failed to win the seat.
Former coach (Heena) Ahmed Saleem, who competed on behalf of ruling party MDP, also missed the seat and it was Azim who won the seat in that area.
New Radiant and national team striker Ahmed Thoriq (Tom) is another football personal competed in the election, however he too was far behind to beat ruling MDP candidate in the area he competed.
Former national team and Victory defender (Dhonbiley) Ahmed Haleem, who competed with ruling MDP’s ticket, was beaten by Ahmed Makhloof of DRP, another former football player for a short span of time.
Vyansa chairman Mohamed Wisham also failed to win the seat he competed.
Before the election, FAM president Azim said even if he wins parliament seat his dedication to football will not be diminished and he will give enough time for the development of Maldivian football.
The elected members will take oath of office on 28th of May.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Valencia eyes a win despite internal crisis
Male’, MALDIVES – Defending champions Valencia will face a tough test against league leaders VB sports in the last game of round one. Valencia, who had been phenomenal in the last stage of last year’s football season, hits series of blows this season and they are without coach Dzurijack when face VB today but caretaker boss (Binma) Abdullah Waheed is expecting to win the game.
“We have gone through several problems this year but the players are in a mood to win today’s game” Binma said.
Valencia, who terminated their contract with first choice keeper Rameez after he was found guilty of match fixing, will be with reserve keeper but Binma said they don’t give up their hope.
Binma’s major concern is number of key players, such as captain Jameel and Assad are injured.
“We have several injury problems. Assad and Jameel are injured but we will use them today” He said.
Valencia has also terminated their contract with Dzurjack, who helped them to win Dhivehi League and President’s cup last year, due to financial problems.
Valencia earned only five points in five games so far in the league and lies in the sixth position of seven team table.
“We have gone through several problems this year but the players are in a mood to win today’s game” Binma said.
Valencia, who terminated their contract with first choice keeper Rameez after he was found guilty of match fixing, will be with reserve keeper but Binma said they don’t give up their hope.
Binma’s major concern is number of key players, such as captain Jameel and Assad are injured.
“We have several injury problems. Assad and Jameel are injured but we will use them today” He said.
Valencia has also terminated their contract with Dzurjack, who helped them to win Dhivehi League and President’s cup last year, due to financial problems.
Valencia earned only five points in five games so far in the league and lies in the sixth position of seven team table.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Maldives (MDV)
General Information
- FIFA Trigramme: MDV
- Country: Maldives
- Country (official name): Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyaa
- Continent: Asia
- Capital: Male
- Major cities: Gan
- Currency: Rufiyaa
- Official languages: Divehi
- Motto: Not known
Geographic Information
- Surface area: 300 km²
- Highest point: 24 m.
- Neighbouring countries: None
- Neighbouring seas and oceans: Indian Ocean
Population
- Population (in millions): 0.33
- GDP per inhabitant (in US dollars): 3,900
- Density (inhabitants per km2): 1098.95
- Average age (in years): 17.3
- Life expectancy at birth (in years): 63.3
Internet
- Internet code: .mv
- Number of internet users: 6,000 (2001)
Big Count
| All Players | 20,286 |
| Registered players | 5,486 |
| Unregistered Players | 14,800 |
| Clubs | 60 |
| Officials | 178 |
Victory 4 - 2 New Radiant
Male’, MALDIVES – New Radiant completed first round of Wataniya Dhivehi league in a disappointing mood after picking a heavy defeat against rivals Victory today. Victory, without key striker Assad Ali, came stronger and beat the blues by 4-2.
It was New Radiant, who took the lead in the 39th minute when referee Ameez awarded a penalty after Victory skipper Umair brought down Shimaz (Kokky) inside the penalty area. And Akram scored from the spot sending keeper Nishah the wrong way.
But two minutes later Ibrahim Fazeel (Oppo) leveled the game after a sloppy defense from New Radiant. It was Mukhthar Naseer (2 Kilo) who played the vital role by taking a powerful shot inside the penalty area and the ball deflected off New Radiant defenders and Oppo easily converted from close range.
Before the break Victory took the lead taking full advantage of another defensive error of New Radiant. This time keeper Ifrah is to blame for his mistimed effort and the ball fell onto unmarked Ahmed Saeed (Ammaty) and he had no problem finding the empty net.
New Radiant appeared stronger after the break and within two minutes they went inches close to finding the equalizer but Izzath’s shot was saved by the keeper.
But in the 55th minute Farhad saw his cross went into the goal over the keeper making it 2-2.
New Radiant looked to be in a coming back spirit but it all ruined in the 64th minute when Ibrahim Abdullah scored from a double effort. First, his header hit the cross bar and headed again to take the lead.
After the third goal, Victory took full control of the game and it was Ifrah to thank most for some cool saves to keep the blues away from another goal but the 76th minute header from Sobah happened to be too powerful for him to deny.
After the game New Radiant coach Mohamed Shiyaz (Mohan) said referee Ameez may have to take some responsibility of their defeat.
“I am not sure whether referee has to take the responsibility of this defeat, but with the penalty he should red card Umair for that challenge and no one would know what will happen afterwards. But it would be an advantage for us so the referee may have to take some responsibility” Mohan said.
“During the break I talked to the referee about the penalty he said the player will have a narrow angle after beating the keeper. It happened in front of the goal and I don’t understand what he meant by ‘narrow angle’”
“I am happy with the performance, especially in the second half the team played well and suddenly the outcome changes because we lack enough experienced players. We played well but lack that final pass, I hope we can solve this” Mohan said.
Victory coach Ali Suzain noted the fewer supporters in the stadium and said it is something the responsible authorities must look into.
“First of all I would say, in the last 38 years this is the game between Victory and New Radiant that had very less number of supporters. So we need to see what’s happening” He said.
“And for the game, I would say this is a deserved win because we won by 4-2”
“ I also believe Umair should be red carded in the penalty foul, because he was the last player. But may be the referee had seen another player there, or it could be a mistake from him”
It was New Radiant, who took the lead in the 39th minute when referee Ameez awarded a penalty after Victory skipper Umair brought down Shimaz (Kokky) inside the penalty area. And Akram scored from the spot sending keeper Nishah the wrong way.
But two minutes later Ibrahim Fazeel (Oppo) leveled the game after a sloppy defense from New Radiant. It was Mukhthar Naseer (2 Kilo) who played the vital role by taking a powerful shot inside the penalty area and the ball deflected off New Radiant defenders and Oppo easily converted from close range.
Before the break Victory took the lead taking full advantage of another defensive error of New Radiant. This time keeper Ifrah is to blame for his mistimed effort and the ball fell onto unmarked Ahmed Saeed (Ammaty) and he had no problem finding the empty net.
New Radiant appeared stronger after the break and within two minutes they went inches close to finding the equalizer but Izzath’s shot was saved by the keeper.
But in the 55th minute Farhad saw his cross went into the goal over the keeper making it 2-2.
New Radiant looked to be in a coming back spirit but it all ruined in the 64th minute when Ibrahim Abdullah scored from a double effort. First, his header hit the cross bar and headed again to take the lead.
After the third goal, Victory took full control of the game and it was Ifrah to thank most for some cool saves to keep the blues away from another goal but the 76th minute header from Sobah happened to be too powerful for him to deny.
After the game New Radiant coach Mohamed Shiyaz (Mohan) said referee Ameez may have to take some responsibility of their defeat.
“I am not sure whether referee has to take the responsibility of this defeat, but with the penalty he should red card Umair for that challenge and no one would know what will happen afterwards. But it would be an advantage for us so the referee may have to take some responsibility” Mohan said.
“During the break I talked to the referee about the penalty he said the player will have a narrow angle after beating the keeper. It happened in front of the goal and I don’t understand what he meant by ‘narrow angle’”
“I am happy with the performance, especially in the second half the team played well and suddenly the outcome changes because we lack enough experienced players. We played well but lack that final pass, I hope we can solve this” Mohan said.
Victory coach Ali Suzain noted the fewer supporters in the stadium and said it is something the responsible authorities must look into.
“First of all I would say, in the last 38 years this is the game between Victory and New Radiant that had very less number of supporters. So we need to see what’s happening” He said.
“And for the game, I would say this is a deserved win because we won by 4-2”
“ I also believe Umair should be red carded in the penalty foul, because he was the last player. But may be the referee had seen another player there, or it could be a mistake from him”
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