Odi climb to the top of Dhivehi Premier League

Oct 4, 2025, 6:26 AM

Lithuanian forward Karolis Laukžemis celebrates after scoring a goal .---- PHOTO: Raaif Yoosuf / Adhadhu Sports

Male' Maldives: Odi Sports Club edged past Victory Sports Club with a 3-2 win to secure the top spot in the Dhiraagu Dhivehi Premier League 2025/26 heading into the international break.

After Gameweek Three of the Dhiraagu Dhivehi Premier League 2025/26, Odi Sports Club, Maziya Sports & Recreation, and New Radiant Sports Club remain unbeaten with three wins from three matches. Odi leads the table thanks to a superior goal difference, while Maziya edges out New Radiant for second place based on goals scored.

In their latest outing, Odi Sports Club claimed a narrow 3-2 win over Victory Sports Club. Lithuanian forward Karolis Laukžemis opened the scoring with a first-half penalty. Victory SC responded early in the second half through Nashaah Ahmed (Nattu), who later exited the match due to an ankle injury.

Laukžemis struck again to restore Odi’s lead before substitute Ahzam Rasheed (Ahu) extended the advantage to 3-1. Victory SC’s Hussain Niyaz Mohamed (Bokuree), returning to top-flight football after four years, pulled one back with a stunning acrobatic finish. Despite late pressure, Victory couldn’t find the equalizer.

The league now pauses for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers involving the Maldives National Team and will resume on October 19.

Buru Sports Club holds fourth place with four points. While Green Streets and United Victory follow in fifth and sixth,Victory SC sits in seventh and Club Valencia in eighth, all teams on three points. Club Eagles are ninth with a single point, and TC Sports Club remains at the bottom of the table, still in search of their first point of the season.

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