Fuvahmulah dominated Meedhoo with a decisive 4-0 victory, powered by a stellar hattrick from Ali Shamaal Abdulla (Shammu).
The win secures Fuvahmulah’s advancement to the quarterfinals in the Gold Cup, solidifying their reputation as Group A’s top contender. With three consecutive wins out of four group-stage matches, the team is firmly in the lead.
Shamaal opened the scoring with a brilliant free kick just 15 minutes into the game and doubled the lead three minutes later. Team captain Inaan Ahmed added a third goal in the 86th minute before Shamaal completed his hattrick during extra time.
Shamaal now leads the tournament’s goal-scoring charts with six goals, positioning Fuvahmulah as a favorite for the championship. The team faces one remaining match in the group stage, where they aim to maintain their unbeaten streak.
