Maldives 0-1 Afghanistan in the International Friendly Games at National Football Stadium, Malé (11,850 capacity).

Maldives won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–L–D), scoring 3 and conceding 9.

Afghanistan won 0, drew 3 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–D–D–D), scoring 3 and conceding 8.

The two sides have met 4 times: Maldives 1 win, Afghanistan 3, 0 draws.