SAFF U-16 Championship: India beats Bangladesh - Highlights
Half time!
And that brings us to the half-time break! It's been an action-packed first half with both India and Bangladesh trying their best to find the back of the net.
The score remains level, and it's anyone's game in the second half. We'll be back with more updates from the SAFF U16 clash between India and Bangladesh!
India 0 - 0 Bangladesh
39' Bangladesh on the attack!
Bangladesh continues to press forward. Their captain and another attacker combine in the box, looking for a chance, but India's defense steps up with a timely clearance to thwart the danger.
The Indian defense is working hard to keep their team in the game.
31' Free Kick awarded in the end!
A sigh of relief for India as the referee decides against awarding a penalty and instead gives a free kick to Bangladesh.
Faisal takes the free kick, but India's defense manages to clear the danger, resulting in a corner for Bangladesh. Faisal takes the corner, but this time, India's defense clears it to safety.
30' Penalty for Bangladesh???
A critical moment in the match! Mohammed Kaif commits an unnecessary foul, pulling down Swe Sing Morma inside the box, potentially giving Bangladesh a penalty opportunity.
However, the referee decides it's time for a water break before making a decision.
28' Bangladesh dominating!
It seems like Bangladesh is currently in control, both in terms of ball possession and their attacking efforts. Their dominance on the field is evident as they continue to push forward.
20' Bangladesh on the attack!
Bangladesh gets a chance from a well-taken corner, but the header doesn't trouble the Indian goalkeeper as it goes straight into his hands.
The referee then blows the whistle for a foul, awarding a goal kick to India.
13' What a chance for India!
A through ball from the midfield finds Bharat Lairenjam, who brilliantly breaks through the defense, poised to take a shot.
However, the Bangladesh goalkeeper rushes out to deny him.
7' Free Kick for Bangladesh!
Bangladesh creates a promising opportunity! Faisal takes a point-blank shot, but Suraj Singh's brilliant save denies them.
In the aftermath, Bangladesh is awarded a free kick, but it's poorly executed, leading to a corner. However, the corner doesn't result in any immediate danger for India.
4' Good chance for India!
Bangladesh has been on the attack from the opening minute, while India had a promising moment in the 4th minute when Vishal Yadav initiated a counter-attack from the right. The ball found its way into the Bangladesh box, but a timely clearance from a defender thwarted the opportunity.
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