Maziya Retain Charity Shield After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Win Over New Radiant

Maziya successfully defended the Charity Shield after edging fierce rivals New Radiant 5-3 in a penalty shootout following a thrilling 3-3 draw in regulation time, as the new Maldivian football season got off to a spectacular start.

In an entertaining curtain-raiser between the reigning Dhivehi Premier League champions and the FA Cup winners, both sides produced an attacking display that kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the 90 minutes.

After six goals were shared in regular time, the match headed straight to penalties to determine the winner. Maziya held their nerve from the spot, converting all five of their penalties, while New Radiant missed once, allowing the league champions to secure a 5-3 shootout victory and retain the Charity Shield.

The victory gives Maziya the perfect start to the 2026 season, adding another piece of silverware to their growing collection and reinforcing their status as one of the country’s dominant clubs. The result also extends Maziya’s impressive record in the Charity Shield, where they have enjoyed consistent success in recent years.

Despite the defeat, New Radiant showed plenty of promise with an energetic attacking performance, and the six-goal thriller highlighted the quality expected from both sides as they prepare for the upcoming domestic competitions.