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SAFF U17 Championship: Indian blue colts beat Pakistan- Highlights
India U17 defeated Pakistan in their final SAFF U17 Group B clash on September 22, 2025. Highlights
India U17 face Pakistan in SAFF U17 Championship (Photo credit: AIFF)
India U17 face Pakistan in a decisive SAFF U17 Championship Group B clash on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 15:00 IST.
Both teams are unbeaten with six points and identical +7 goal differences, making this a direct shootout for the top spot despite already securing semi-final berths.
Head coach Bibiano Fernandes urged his Blue Colts to stay “humble and focused,” treating the clash like any other game.
“The key is to execute our plan and keep improving,” he said.
Pakistan have impressed with wins over Bhutan (4-0) and Maldives (5-2), while India beat Maldives 6-0 and edged Bhutan 1-0. Group supremacy and bragging rights now hinge on this high-voltage Colombo showdown.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 22 Sept 2025 3:43 PM IST
42’ – Penalty & Equalizer for Pakistan!
A crucial moment as Pakistan wins a penalty and calmly converts it. The score is now India 1–1 Pakistan.
- 22 Sept 2025 3:41 PM IST
39’ – Pakistan Push!
Pakistan is pressing hard for an equalizer. A corner leads to a shot, but it bounces and sails harmlessly over the bar.
Score: India 1–0 Pakistan.
- 22 Sept 2025 3:31 PM IST
30’ – Goal! India Takes the Lead
Dallalmuon Gangte fires one home for India! The Blue Colts break the deadlock in Colombo, making it India 1–0 Pakistan.
- 22 Sept 2025 3:22 PM IST
20’ Pakistan Corner!
Pakistan wins a corner, but India’s goalkeeper comes up big to clear it. The ball falls back for another corner, which is also cleared by the Blue Colts.
Score remains India 0–0 Pakistan.
- 22 Sept 2025 3:13 PM IST
11’ Midfield Battle!
Both teams are jockeying for control in the midfield, trying to dictate the pace of this Group B clash. So far, neither side has managed to assert dominance.
Score: India 0–0 Pakistan.
- 22 Sept 2025 3:02 PM IST
Kick-off!
We’re underway in Colombo! India, in their trademark blue, play from right to left, while Pakistan line up in green. Early touches as both sides look to settle into this high-stakes Group B clash.
Score: India 0–0 Pakistan.
- 22 Sept 2025 2:56 PM IST
Teams on the Pitch!
Both sides have stepped out to a roaring reception in Colombo. India and Pakistan line up for the pre-match formalities as the stage is set for this crucial Group B showdown. Kick-off is just moments away!
- 22 Sept 2025 2:36 PM IST
Welcome to the Live Blog!
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the SAFF U17 Championship Group B clash between India and Pakistan in Colombo. The Blue Colts and their arch-rivals meet in a battle for group supremacy, with both teams unbeaten and already through to the semi-finals.
Stay tuned for live updates.
