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The host island of Utheemu has secured the final spot in the semi-finals of the “Thila Uthuru Futsal Tournament 2025,” organized by the Haa Alifu Atoll Council and open to the atoll’s islands. Utheemu advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Filladhoo 3-2 at the Utheemu Official Football Ground on Saturday night at 20:30. In the match where Utheemu secured their semi-final berth without a single loss, both teams needed a win to guarantee a spot in the semi-finals. If the match had ended in a draw, Vashafaru would have advanced. With Utheemu’s victory, Vashafaru’s tournament run has ended, despite them not having lost a single match in the competition. The match between Utheemu and Filladhoo was highly competitive and thrilling. Utheemu scored the first goal and took the lead, a goal netted by Mohamed Rishmee. While Utheemu held a one-goal lead, Filladhoo equalized with a goal from Ali Afraah. Filladhoo then took the lead with a goal scored by Adam Abdulraheem. However, less than a minute after Filladhoo took the lead, Mohamed Mazeen of Utheemu leveled the score. The third goal for Utheemu, which secured their semi-final spot, was scored by Ahmed Aiham, a notable figure in Maldivian football who plays for the national team and Maziya, and who joined the Utheemu team for this match. The goal came from a penalty awarded to Utheemu. In the semi-finals of this tournament, Utheemu will face Dhihdhoo, the second-place team in Group A and the first-place team in Group B, respectively. The other semi-final will see the Group A winner, the reigning champion Ihavandhoo, compete against Muraydhoo. The semi-final matches of the tournament will be played on Monday, October 10, at 16:30 and 20:30. The first semi-final will feature Ihavandhoo and Muraydhoo, and the second match will be Utheemu against Dhihdhoo. The tournament is divided into two groups. Group A includes Ihavandhoo, Utheemu, Vashafaru, Filladhoo, and Hoarafushi. Group B consists of Dhihdhoo, Muraydhoo, Baarah, and Kelaa. The islands from Haa Alifu Atoll not participating in this year’s tournament are Molhadhoo, Thuraakunu, Uligamu, Thakandhoo, and Maarandhoo. The champion team of the tournament will receive a cash prize of MVR 35,000.00, a challenge trophy, gold medals, and a commemorative certificate. The runner-up team will receive a cash prize of MVR 15,000.00, silver medals, and a commemorative certificate. Additionally, the tournament’s Fair Play team will be awarded a cash prize of MVR 5,000.00, a trophy, and a commemorative certificate. Furthermore, the top 5 players of the tournament, along with other awards, will receive a trophy and a commemorative certificate.
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