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SAFF U-16 Championship: India humiliates Maldives, to face Pakistan or Bangladesh in the finals- Highlights
India secured a resounding 8-0 victory over the Maldives in the semi-final of the SAFF U-16 Championship held at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan.
Vishal Yadav celebrating his goal against Maldives in the SAFF U16
India routed Maldives 8-0 in the SAFF U-16 Championship semi-final at Thimphu's Changlimithang Stadium.
The one-sided first half saw Vishal Yadav score in the 21st minute, assisted by Mohammed Kaif. Kaif set up another goal with a corner in the 35th minute.
Levis Zangminlun made it 3-0 in the 52nd minute. Airborlang Kharthangmaw netted in the 62nd minute, and Manbha Malngiang followed suit in the 70th.
Md Arbash added goals in the 78th and 84th minutes. Kharthangmaw scored again in the 82nd minute. India advances to the finals to face Pakistan or Bangladesh..
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 8 Sep 2023 10:12 AM GMT
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
- 8 Sep 2023 9:49 AM GMT
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!
- 8 Sep 2023 9:47 AM GMT
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.
- 8 Sep 2023 9:43 AM GMT
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.
- 8 Sep 2023 9:38 AM GMT
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
- 8 Sep 2023 9:29 AM GMT
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.
- 8 Sep 2023 9:24 AM GMT
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
- 8 Sep 2023 9:21 AM GMT
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.
- 8 Sep 2023 9:17 AM GMT
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.
