Sri Lanka Edges Maldives 1-0 in SAFF Women’s Championship 2024 with Early Goal from Nimesha

October 18, 2024

Sri Lanka secured a vital 1-0 win over the Maldives in the SAFF Women’s Championship 2024, thanks to an early goal by Nimesha, who scored in the 16th minute from a cross by Praveena. This victory keeps Sri Lanka’s hopes alive in the tournament as they eye a strong finish in the group stages.

Match Stats Breakdown:

• Full-time score: Sri Lanka 1 – 0 Maldives

• Ball possession: Sri Lanka dominated with 58%, while Maldives managed 42%.

• Total shots: Sri Lanka had 9 attempts at goal compared to Maldives’ 2.

• Shots on target: Sri Lanka was more clinical with 6 shots on target, while Maldives had just 1.

• Shots off target: Sri Lanka 3, Maldives 1.

• Corners: Sri Lanka earned 11 corners, applying consistent pressure, while Maldives only had 2.

• Fouls committed: Sri Lanka 6, Maldives 4.

• Offsides: Sri Lanka was flagged 8 times, while Maldives had 0 offsides.

• Yellow/Red Cards: Both teams displayed discipline with 0 yellow or red cards.

Key Moment:

The match was decided by a well-executed goal from Nimesha, who capitalized on a perfectly placed cross from Praveena. This crucial goal in the 16th minute set the tone for the rest of the game, as Sri Lanka controlled possession and created more scoring opportunities, while the Maldives struggled to break through Sri Lanka’s defense.

Sri Lanka’s dominance was evident in their possession, total shots, and corners, but despite the chances, the Maldives defense held firm, limiting Sri Lanka to just the one goal. The win boosts Sri Lanka’s standing in the group and sets them up for the remaining matches in the tournament.