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Dhidhdhoo Edge Gadhdhoo to Make Winning Start in DPL Qualifiers
HA. Dhidhdhoo, the champions of the Northern Region League, secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Southern Region League champions GDh. Gadhdhoo in the DPL Qualifiers 2026/27.
In a closely contested encounter between two regional champions, Dhidhdhoo produced a disciplined performance to claim all three points. The decisive goal came in the second half, with Dhidhdhoo capitalizing on one of their few clear-cut opportunities to break the deadlock.
Gadhdhoo enjoyed spells of possession and created several chances of their own, but were unable to find a way past a resolute Dhidhdhoo defence. The northern champions remained organized throughout the match and successfully protected their slender lead until the final whistle.
The result gives Dhidhdhoo a valuable victory in their quest for promotion to the Dhivehi Premier League, while Gadhdhoo will look to bounce back in their remaining qualifier fixtures.
The match highlighted the competitive nature of this year’s qualifiers, with two of the country’s strongest regional sides battling intensely for supremacy.