FC Xephier and United Mylo played out an intense 3-3 draw in their opening Group A fixture of the Sheesha – Unity Futsal Challenge 2026, held at the Addu Stadium Futsal Pitch on Friday night. Both sides delivered an entertaining contest, showcasing attacking intent and resilience throughout the match.

FC Xephier took early control of the game, with Shaash Shareef emerging as the standout performer. The centre-back made a significant impact going forward, scoring twice to give his side a strong foothold in the match. Ahmed Naahil Ibrahim added another goal to FC Xephier’s tally, ensuring they remained competitive throughout.

United Mylo, however, responded with equal determination. Mohamed Nail initiated the comeback with a well-taken goal, before Ibrahim Shauf Mohamed and Ahmed Amnu each found the net to level the scoreline. Their persistence ensured the match remained finely balanced until the final whistle.

Despite both teams pushing for a winner in the closing stages, neither side could break the deadlock, and the points were shared in what proved to be a thrilling encounter to kick off Group A.

Man of the Match:
Shaash Shareef (FC Xephier)

Goal Scorers:

• FC Xephier: Shaash Shareef (2), Ahmed Naahil Ibrahim (1)
• United Mylo: Mohamed Nail (1), Ibrahim Shauf Mohamed (1), Ahmed Amnu (1)