Club Maldives Classic: Defending champions and runners-up Reach top eight

Sep 16, 2024, 10:20 AM
Team DJA's Talisman Saudulla celebrates a goal in this years Club Maldives Classic. --- PHOTO: Images.mv

Team DJA's Talisman Saudulla celebrates a goal in this years Club Maldives Classic. --- PHOTO: Images.mv

Male', Maldives (September 16): Defending champions Team DJA and runners-up Club 220 have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Club Maldives Classic 2024.

Both teams remain undefeated in the tournament, having won all their matches comfortably during the group stage.

In the Round of 16, Team DJA delivered a dominant 10-1 victory over Trade Club, marking the highest score of the knockout stage. Club 220 showed their resilience by securing a 2-1 win against Team Male' City Council.

In the quarter-finals, Team DJA will face off against Kulhivaru Vuzaaraa Club, a team packed with talent. Both teams are strong contenders, but only one will advance to the semi-finals.

Club 220 will go up against HPSN, who defeated one of the competition’s favorites, Hulhumale Hospital, in the Round of 16.

Thauleemee Gulhun, a surprising stand out this year, has won all four of their matches after finishing at the bottom of their group last year. They will face Team Badhahi in the quarter-finals. Badhahi also remains undefeated with four wins in this year's tournament.

MMA, aiming for the trophy, has been improving with each match and will compete against President's Office in the quarter-finals, seeking a spot in the semi-finals.

Club Maldives Classic Quarter Finals;

Thauleemee Gulhun vs Team Badhahi - 22:00 (Sept 16th)

Kulhivaru Vuzaaraa Club vs Team DJA - 22:00 (Sept 16th)

MMA SC vs POSC - 20:30 (Sept 17th)

Club 220 vs HPSN - 20:30 (Sept 17th)

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