The Maldives might be small regard to the population and Size but in Football, Maldives is one of the powers in south asia. Maldives won the regions championship once. And also maintained its status at constant level in FIFA ranking which is the highest in South Asia. Tied with South Korea and lost 1-0 margin with China. Mentioning all the positive statistics will even be a challenge.
But for one more Maldivian Star Ali Ashfaq is nominated as top players in Asia in 2009.
These are facts but Iran which is much more stronger opponent then Maldives, Which scored the most goals against Maldives in early days of Maldives football history.
Things has changed, Maldives even have scored goal against iran by Addey.
But while going through some of the Irans football forum websites the only thing i saw was disrespect against Maldives, Just dream iranian football fans, score 17 goals or high margin win against Maldives in dreams. It is nearly impossible unless Maldivian footballers give their goal free to score.
I will laugh if iran tie against Maldives and eventually lose their worldcup dream.
Football is not a war, it is a beautiful game with 11 players against 11 in pitch. And small teams are giving surprises to bigger ones.
We just have to respect others, the score is 0-0 unless match is played.
Go Maldivians go…
