The first round, or group stage, was a competition between the 6 teams divided among two groups of three, where each group engaged in a round-robin tournament within itself. The two highest ranked teams in each group advanced to the knockout stage. Teams were awarded three points for a win and one for a draw. When comparing teams in a group over-all result came before head-to-head.
| Tie-breaking criteria for group play |
The ranking of teams in each group was based on the following criteria:
- Number of points
- Goal difference
- Number of goals scored
- Number of points obtained in matches between tied teams
- Goal difference in matches between tied teams
- Number of goals scored in matches between tied teams
- Drawing of lots
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For any match after the group stage, a draw after 90 minutes of regulation time was followed by two 15 minute periods of extra time to determine a winner. If the teams were still tied, a penalty shoot-out was held to determine a winner.
Broadcasting rights
The broadcasting rights for some matches of 2016 Maldives President's Cup are given to the [www.psm.mv/ Public Service Media (PSM)].
Group stage
Group 1
Source: President's Cup
Rules for classification:
Tie-breaking criteria(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Group 2
Source: President's Cup
Rules for classification:
Tie-breaking criteria(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Statistics
- Own goals
Ali Shaamiu (New Radiant) (playing against Eagles)
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15' (o.g.) Shaamiu
66' Mubeen
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