Maziya Sports and Recreation Club secured a crucial 1-0 home victory over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the AFC Cup on December 11, 2023. The match, kicking off at 18:00 local time, was a tightly contested affair that saw the Maldivian side edge their Indian opponents with a single decisive goal. The result provided a significant boost for Maziya's hopes of progressing from their group, while leaving Mohun Bagan with a challenging path ahead. The only goal of the game came in the second half, breaking the deadlock after a period of sustained pressure from the home side. The Maziya defense held firm against late pushes from the Indian Super League giants, securing a clean sheet and three valuable points. Post-match, the Maziya manager praised his team's discipline and fighting spirit, while the Mohun Bagan coach acknowledged the difficulty of playing away in the competition and the need to respond in their next fixture. The starting lineups featured Maziya's strongest available XI and Mohun Bagan's blend of domestic and international talent, but it was the home side's cohesion that ultimately decided the match result.