Kinbidhoo Advances to Final with Remarkable Spirit, Set to Face Thimarafushi

Kinbidhoo and the defending champions, Thimarafushi, have secured their places in the Thaa (Th) Atoll final of the HD Hyundai Golden Futsal Challenge 2026, the largest and most prestigious futsal tournament in the Maldives.

In the Th. Atoll semi-finals played last night, the match between Kinbidhoo and Hirilandhoo stood out for its exceptional intensity. Kinbidhoo emerged victorious with a 3-2 scoreline, completing a dramatic comeback with a last-minute goal.

Hirilandhoo initially took a two-goal lead, with strikes from Ahmed Saain Siddheeg and Mohamed Shamhan. However, Kinbidhoo fought back to score three goals, including a brace from Mohamed Shafiu and one from Mohamed Sahaau (Bale). Shafiu's winning goal came after Hirilandhoo’s Mohamed Shaan was shown a red card.

Meanwhile, Thimarafushi maintained their winning streak by defeating Gaadhiffushi 5-1. Thimarafushi’s goals were netted by Ibrahim Sinah (Sina), Abdulla Tahseen, Ibrahim Aswad (Gabey), Abdulla Ziyan, and Ahmed Aflaz. The solitary goal for Gaadhiffushi was scored by Mohamed Aiham.

The atoll-round matches of the Hyundai Golden Futsal Challenge will continue tonight. As the media partner for this edition, "One Sports" through "One" will continue to provide the latest news and updates from the tournament.

Matches scheduled for this afternoon: