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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