Haa Alif Dhidhdhoo Football Team and Club Eagles drew 2-2 in a Dhivehi Premier League match on Friday evening, denying Eagles the chance to move into sole possession of first place.
Eagles took the lead in the 44th minute through a goal by forward Mohamed Jailam (Ogi). Dhidhdhoo equalised from the penalty spot early in the second half via Chia Felix. After Eagles were reduced to ten men following a red card to Ali Ishfaq Hassan (Ispa), Dhidhdhoo went ahead through another goal by Tetey.
Eagles levelled in the 89th minute when Liberian forward Van Daym scored from a cross by substitute Mohamed Shamhan (Shambe). A late chance for Daym was saved by Dhidhdhoo goalkeeper Mohamed Shifan.
The result left both teams on 10 points from four matches. Victory Sports Club also have 10 points and lead on goal difference. New Radiant sit third with eight points, while Odi Sports Club and Maaziya Sports and Recreation have seven points each from four matches.
Dhidhdhoo remain seventh with five points from five matches. The match was played in front of a home crowd in Dhidhdhoo, where the local side started strongly and created early chances.