New Radiant vs Kalhaidhoo (9 July 2009)

Referee: Basil Nafes AR 1 : Ali Saleem AR 2 : Ahmed Aslam SB : Afeef Abdul Samad

FAM Referee Refresher Course

FAM Referee Department started the referee refresher course and it will be held from the 5th till 20th July 2009. This is timely in the midst of the football season to ensure that the referees are equipped with the latest development and to remedy on weaknesses and other aspects that need to be attended to.

This will ensure that the referees' performance will be improved if not enhanced. FAM instructors, Ahmed Abeer, Mohamed Saeed, Ahmed Ummeed and the director himself will be handling the theory and practical sessions. Senior referees, our FIFA referees Ali Saleem and Assistant Referee Ahmed Ameez also will be imparting their experience and knowledge. This will help the younger referee and also senior referee to revive their motivation to give a better committed performance in the league season to come.

FUTSAL REFEREE BASIC COURSE

INTERESTED?

28 July 2009 to 2 August 2009
1600 - 1800 hrs at FAM and Turf ground

Forms are available at FAM Front Office Counter:

Kick Off - Meeru Island Resort League

4 July 2009 - Meeru Island Resort

The Inter-department football league kicked off marking the start of the 10th season of this league cater for all the employees in this resort. It also marked the birthday of the owner of this beautiful resort, Mr. Afeef.

The resort is equiped with nearly 300 rooms of various class. The sports facilities are also of a class of its own - a full size artificial turf football pitch, tennis courts, golf driving range, 9-hole pitch and putt golf range, gym, indoor games and many other entertainment. Tourists and hotel guests are assured of a memorable and exciting stay in this resort. Pic: Mohameed Fareed (referee) assisted by Ismail Izhaan (right) and Jaufar Rasheed (left).

MNDF Maldives vs MNDF Sri Langka Friendly Match

Red Card - Foul language or Gestures

The laws state that a player shall be sent off if he uses foul, insulting and abusive language or gestures. Using XXXX in certain places may be the normal culture or life style and the use of words or gesture may be acceptable to certain countries but the manner it is being spelt or shown may be interpreted in the opinion of the referee, as insulting or abusive. This, the laws demand the referee to take strong action of sending out the player concerned. Officials may also be removed from the bench if they show behaviors of irresponsibility during the match.

Can player be shown the red card during the half time interval or immediately after the match? Yes, the discretionary power of the referee permits him to show the card (yellow or red) during this period. While walking out to the changing room during half time interval or immediately after the whistle, if a player shows by word or action in a manner foul, insulting or abusing towards the opponents, match officials or any other people, he may be sent off or the misconduct be reported if the security of the referee is at stake.

History in Dhivehi League's History

2 July, 2009 - National stadium, Male'

Referee, Hasan Nashid made in his own refereeing career history in the history of Dhivehi League. He was appointed to officiate in his first Division One Wataniya Dhivehi League match between VB sports Club against Khalaidhoo which ended in a huge score line 20 - 0 with Ali Ashfaq scoring 12 goals.

This is the biggest score line in the history of Dhivehi league and the highest goal scored by a player in a single match.

Nashid was given his first debut in the highest level league because the FAM Referee Director was pleased with his performance when handled the FA Cup match between Galolhu Sports Club - Third Degree match. Although last night match did not give him the challenges to show his true potential but the director was pleased with his commitment in the whole match. The director is also happy with the development and progress of the younger junior referees and they will be given the opportunity when the time is right.