Thinadhoo Island of Gaafu Dhaalu atoll has become the victor for Zone-7 in the STO Minivan Championship held in the outer lying atolls, after defeating Nilandhoo of Gaafu Alifu atoll. 

Thinadhoo beat Nilandhoo in the match played on Wednesday evening, 2-1.

The first half ended with neither team scoring as they had played an equal game but missed chances to score. 

Nilandhoo had shown a significant improvement in their strategy and managed to make a lead by scoring on the 61st minute of the match.

Thinadhoo had scored consecutively on four and six minutes later before switching to a defensive tactic securing them their win. 

Last week, Thinadhoo became the atoll champion with a record of no losses. 

Thinadhoo had won the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll rounds after defeating Madaveli island, 3-0.