Futsal competitions in the Maldives, including this year’s Golden Futsal Challenge, are increasingly showing a shift toward more tactical styles of play, a development seen as positive for the sport’s progress.

Mathiveri coach Ahmed Thoha, who previously coached Maafushi, guided his team to a 2–0 victory over Himandhoo. Following the match, he emphasized that Mathiveri is focusing on structured, tactical futsal rather than relying on individual flair. He noted that the team he helped build delivered a solid performance and showed improvement through disciplined play.

Thoha said teams facing Mathiveri aim to close or reduce the score gap, treating that as a success, which reflects the competitiveness of their approach. He also praised Himandhoo’s preparation, pointing out noticeable improvements resulting from better coaching and planning.

He stressed that modern futsal requires more than depending on a single coach or standout player, as the game is evolving and becoming more demanding tactically. Thoha also referred to Mathiveri’s performance in last year’s Golden Futsal Challenge, where the team reached the quarterfinals before losing to Vaadhoo on penalties after a 4–4 draw.

With several young players integrated into the squad over the past two years, Thoha believes there is strong potential for further development. He concluded that in the changing futsal environment, teams that successfully adapt to tactical play and combine it with experienced players are more likely to achieve success.