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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 9:12 AM GMT
10' Narrow miss!
Lairenjam Bharat comes agonizingly close! In a well-organized attack from the right, Arbash sets up Lairenjam Bharat on the far left. Lairenjam beats the defender and takes a ground shot towards the far post, but it narrowly misses the target.
- 8 Sep 2023 9:09 AM GMT
7' Corner for Maldives!
Maldives gets their first corner of the game, with Ethan Ibrahim Zaki taking the delivery. However, the ball sails way out of the box, resulting in a throw-in for India. It's a missed opportunity for Maldives, and India will now have the chance to regain possession.
- 8 Sep 2023 9:04 AM GMT
1' India on the attack!
India is wasting no time asserting their dominance! In the very first minute, Samson receives a through ball from the right wing and takes a shot. There's a slight deflection, but the Maldives goalkeeper manages to make the save.
- 8 Sep 2023 9:00 AM GMT
And we are off!
And we're underway at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan!
The Indian Blue Colts have kicked off the match, playing from left to right. Stay with us for the LIVE updates!
- 8 Sep 2023 8:52 AM GMT
10 minutes to go!
India will face either Pakistan or Bangladesh in the finals if they manage to win today.
- 8 Sep 2023 8:15 AM GMT
Maldives XI!
STARTING (11): Ahmed Mifzal, Ethan Ibrahim Zaki(C), Mohamed Sharahu, Sharuhabeel, Ahmed Manaal Ibrahim, Mohamed Zeek Ahmed, Mohamed Ilan Imran, Ahmed Mikyal Mueen, Ahmed Kain Ghayash, Ahmed Afnan Ali, Ali Haizoom Hassaan,Mohamed Laamih Imthiyaz
SUBSTITUTES (10): Mohamed Ruhaim Nashid, Ali Shiuth, Abdulla Aidan Sajid, Nawwaaf Abdulla Nasheed, Aidh Mohamed Jaweez, Izz Ismail Weeshan, Mohamed Izyaan Ibrahim Naeem, Looth Iz Aan Bin Ahmed, Hussain Akhdhaan Husnee Ageel, Hassan Maahil Nasir
- 8 Sep 2023 8:05 AM GMT
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Welcome to our live coverage of the SAFF U16 Championship semifinal game between India and Maldives!
