SAFF U-16 Championship: India humiliates Maldives, to face Pakistan or Bangladesh in the finals- Highlights
52' GOOOAAALLL!!
India continues to impress with a stunning third goal! Levis Zangminlun showcases incredible skill by chipping the ball over the head of the goalkeeper to find the back of the net. India now holds a commanding 3-0 lead.
India 3 - 0 Maldives
Half time!
The first half comes to an end as the referee blows the whistle. India holds a 2-0 lead over Maldives at the halfway point in this SAFF U16 Championship semifinal.
Stay tuned for more action in the second half!
46' Last corner of the first half!
Mate Ngamgouhou takes one last corner for India, but unfortunately, it goes out for a goal kick for Maldives.
41' What a save Mifzal!
It's a moment of sloppy defending from Maldives, and Usham Thoungamba capitalizes by snatching the ball inside the box. He takes a point-blank shot, but Ahmed Mifzal in the Maldives goal comes up with a stunning save to keep his team's hopes alive.
35' GOOOALLLLLL!!
India extends their lead with a second goal! Mate Ngamgouhou delivers a corner, and Mohammed Kaif rises to head it into the back of the net. Lookslike there's a deflection from the GK but it's awarded to Kaif.
India 2 - 0 Maldives
25' India on the attack!
After conceding the first goal, it appears that Maldives has retreated deeper into their own half, trying to defend the onslaught from the Blue Colts.
21' GOOOALLLL!
What a moment for India! Vishal Yadav, who had been lurking around the box, finally breaks the deadlock.
A long ball from the middle of the park by Mohammed Kaif finds Vishal Yadav inside the box, and he displays composure, chipping the ball into the net. India takes the lead!
India 1 - 0 Maldives
20' India dominating!
The first 20 minutes have passed, and it's still goalless, but India is exerting control over the midfield and enjoying more possession. Maldives is finding it challenging to penetrate into the Indian half.
15' Free Kick for India!
India earns a free-kick from a dangerous position after Vishal Yadav was fouled. The delivery is well taken, but there's a foul in favor of Maldives inside the box, and the referee blows the whistle.
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