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New Radiant gets 'old spot' back after Maziya defeat

New Radiant Sports Club has managed a win against Maziya Sports Club with a score of 1 - 0, granting them their 'old spot' of first place in leader-board.

Both teams during the last league were seen as the most competitive, while Maziya managed a win against New Radiant during first leg game of that league.

The two teams faced off once again on Monday night at national stadium in this year's league.

New Radiant's forward Mohamed Umair was taken off field following an injury and substituted.

Though New Radiant proceeded in absence of one of their key players, they had still managed the win with its defender Ahmed Abdulla scoring the game's only goal.

Turk import Amir Gabani's assist was pushed into the back of the net by Ahmed Abdulla (Lily) at the 26th minute of Monday night's game.

Both teams received several clean opportunities to transform their attempts into goals. Maziya's captain Asadullah Abdulla came inches close to shooting however his attempts failed eventually.