Maziya beat Biss Buru 3-1 to move up to third in Dhivehi Premier League

Defending champions Maziya Sports and Recreation Club defeated Biss Buru Sports Club 3-1 at the national stadium on Tuesday night to climb to third in the Dhivehi Premier League. Maziya opened the scoring in the 29th minute when a pass from Ahmed Aiham (Fatho) intended for Aidh Mohamed Javeez was deflected into the net by Ali Shaikhan Naseem. Biss Buru equalised before half-time, with Ahunaf Mohamed Tasneem scoring from a narrow angle in the 35th minute, the ball going past Maziya goalkeeper Hussain Shareef. Maziya regained the lead early in the second half when Abdulla Looth Ibrahim (Saaney) turned in from inside the area from a corner. Kojo Gomez sealed the win in the 58th minute, driving into the area and finishing to make it 3-1. The result leaves Maziya on 10 points from five matches, having won three, drawn one and lost one. Their only defeat came against New Radiant Sports Club, while they drew with Victory Sports Club. Biss Buru, who have won two of their five matches, remain sixth in the standings.