FA Cup: TC heads to finals after 2-nil victory over Maziya
Both teams failed to secure a lead in the first half
TC heads to finals after 2-nil victory over Maziya
TC Sports Clubs heads to the finals of the FA Cup after beating Maziya Sports Club, on Saturday.
While both teams played a strong match, TC took the match with a score of 2-0. This is the fifth time Maziya lost the chance to play in the FA Cup finals, despite playing in the semi-finals.
The first half of the match went slow as both teams failed to secure a lead, despite the number of opportunities to do so.
While Maziya seemed to come out stronger in the second half, TC Sports Club took the lead in the 68th minute of the game, with a goal by Mahudhee 'Feydhoo Ibbe' Hussain. He was assisted by foreign player, Cornelius Stewart.
TC's spot in the final was guaranteed 10 minutes later, with a goal by forward Naaiz Hussain.
While TC had other opportunities to score, they were unable to do so, and during the extra minutes, its Mohamed Mazin was sent off after a second yellow card.
This the second consecutive year that TC Sports Club has reached the finals. Winners of Sunday night's match, between Green Street and New Radiant Sports Club, will play against them in the final.
