Resuming the challenging matches of “Dhiraagu MNUSU Futsal Fiesta 2018” at 07:00 pm on Thursday night (9^th August 2018) at the grounds of Ekuveni Sports Complex, teams from the women’s division were eager to put in motion to show their incomparable skills.

Awarding of “Queen of the Match” | Photo by: MNUSU

The first match played between the women of MAPS College and FHS ended with a draw 1 – 1. Despite the outcome, player no. 10 Mariyam Malsa from FHS was awarded “Queen of the Match” for an unusual effort in attempt to put her team forward.

Another match was played against at this time between MNUBS and FLIS ending with a score of 0 – 1 FLIS as the winner. “Queen of the Match” was awarded to player no. 13 Shaufa Ibrahim from FLIS for showing her capabilities.

Matches involving teams from men’s division started at 07:50 pm between FEST and FLIS ending with a score of 9 – 3 FEST as the winner. “Man of the Match” was awarded by MNUSU Vice President (Wings) Ali Shamoon, given to the fast and efficient player no. 9 Tholaal Naseer from FEST.

A thrilling match was played at this same time between the men of MAPS International High School and Clique College with an outcome of 1 – 4 Clique College as the winner. Clique College player no. 12 Ibrahim Haseeb was awarded “Man of the Match” for an impressive performance.

Teams of Clique College and FE from women’s division occupied one of the grounds again at 08:50 pm. The remarkable match ended with a score of 12 – 0 Clique College as the winner. “Queen of the Match” was awarded to Farah Ahmed, player no. 6 from Clique College, who managed to score 7 goals for her team.

Playing on the ground next to it was the teams of FHS and MI from the men’s division at this same time. This match ended with a score of 2 – 1 FHS as the winner. “Man of the Match” was awarded by MNUSU Vice President (Activity) Hassan Shah, given to player no. 10 of FHS, Ahmed Atheef Adam for an outstanding play.

Rest of the night was played between the teams from men’s division. Teams of MAPS College and FE played against each other at 09:50 pm resulting with a score of 9 – 0 MAPS College as the winner. Player no. 10 of MAPS College Samah Shareef was awarded “Man of the Match” by Parliament Member of Maafannu South Constituency Abdulla Rifau, for presenting his unique potentials during the game.

Another match was played at this same time with the teams from IUM and Avid College ending with an outcome of 1 – 3 Avid College as the winner. Competent player Jumail Jameel (no. 10) from Avid College has been awarded “Man of the Match” which was also given by Parliament Member Abdulla Rifau.

Last two matches for the night was played at 10:50 pm. MBS and Cyryx College played against each other ending with a score of 2 – 5 Cyryx College as the winner. “Man of the Match” was awarded to the talented player of Cyryx College, Ahmed Samih (no. 10) given by Mohamed Nashath.

Polytechnic and CFS played against each other ending with a score of 1 – 1. Even with a draw, incredible player Ali Zamhadh (no. 10) from Polytechnic was awarded “Man of the Match” which was given by Mohamed Fathih.

These competitive games were continued again the following Friday morning (10^th August 2018) at 06:45 am. At this hour, two matches from women’s division were simultaneously taken place. Villa College and FHTS played against each other with an outcome of 13 – 0 Villa College as the winner. Player no. 7 Aishath Eaman of Village College was awarded “Queen of the Match” which was given by Vice President (Activity) Hassan Shah, in acknowledging her effort to the game.

Cyryx College and SN played against each other with a score of 4 – 2 Cyryx College as the winner. Player no. 5 Mariyam Wafa from Cyryx College was awarded “Queen of the Match” which was given by Parliament Member Abdulla Rifau, for her dedication during this match.

Looking on to the upcoming matches on this Friday evening after a break, the futsal grounds will be occupied at 04:00 pm, for teams from men’s division including MAPS College and Villa College while FHTS will be playing against FE. Teams from women’s division will be playing at 05:00 pm, first with CFS playing against FHS while MI College will play against FLIS.

MNUSU Futsal Fiesta is a tournament organized by Maldives National University Students’ Union (MNUSU). This tournament is the biggest futsal tournament being held for the “higher education” sector of Maldives. This is the 6^th edition of this tournament, which was held for the past 5 years. This year’s edition will start on 02^nd August 2018 and will end on 18^th. All matches of the tournament will be played at the grounds at Ekuveni Sports Complex, in front of Traffic Police, Ameenee Magu, Male’.

The title of this year’s edition of the tournament, which has been held every year after the founding of MNUSU, is sponsored by Dhiraagu. The official media partner of the tournament is “Sun Media Group”, the official media partner of MNUSU. Co-sponsors are “Housing Development Cooperation (HDC)”, “Maldives Ports Limited (MPL)” and “Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)”. Partners of the tournament are “Litus Automobiles”, “Maldives Sports Cooperation”, “Fuel Supply Maldives (FSM)”, “Maldive Gas”, “MTCC”, “Allied Insurance Company”, “MWSC”, “WAMCO” and “Maldivian”. Printing partner of the tournament is “Print Lab”.