Maldives vs Afghanistan

Afghanistan claimed a narrow 1-0 victory away to Maldives in an international friendly at the National Football Stadium in Malé, with a late strike sealing all three points for the visitors. The game was a tight, cagey affair through the first half, with both teams locked at 0-0 at the break. The deadlock finally broke in the 80th minute when Roman Fazi struck to give Afghanistan the lead — a goal that proved to be the only one of the match. No red cards or penalties added to the drama, making Fazi's finish the defining moment of an otherwise disciplined contest. Afghanistan will take genuine satisfaction from grinding out a result on the road, a display that bodes well heading into their next challenge. For Maldives, it was a frustrating evening — competitive for long stretches but ultimately unable to find the final product that might have earned them something from the game.