Maziya defeat Buru 2-0 to move up to second place in Dhivehi Premier League

Reigning champions Maziya Sports and Recreation Club beat Buru Sports Club 2-0 on Tuesday night to climb to second place in the Dhivehi Premier League standings. Both goals were scored by foreign forward Benjamin Kuku. The match was played at the Gaolhu official football pitch, after which the Dhivehi Premier League has been suspended for about a month and will resume next month. Following the win, many of Maziya's players are set to leave tomorrow afternoon for a training camp with the Maldives national football team. This year's squad also saw Buru Sports Club captain Ali Hamdan earn his first call-up to represent the Maldives. League standings at the time of suspension: Victory Sports Club top with 16 points from 6 matches, followed by Maziya Sports and Recreation on 13 points from 6 matches. New Radiant Sports Club have 11 points from 5 matches, Club Eagles 11 points from 6, and Buru Sports Club are ninth with 3 points from 6 matches.