Maldivian women soccerites were here

The South Asian Women's Football Championship is scheduled to be played in Maldives next month.

As part of their preparation the Maldivian team played a few friendly games in Sri Lanka with the Sri Lanka women's team. The first game was played on Friday at the Vernon Fernando stadium which the Sri Lanka team won comfortably two goals to nil led by Shanika Rajapaksa.

The goal scorers for the Lankan team were Angela and Achini. The Maldivian team is skippered by Mariyam Nirfath.

Kalutara League President Rahula Siriwardene was the chief guest for the friendly match.