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SAFF U-16 Women's C'ship final: India lose to Bangladesh in the penalty shootout- Highlights
India lose to Bangladesh in the final of SAFF U16 in penalty shootout.
India and Bangladesh to meet again for SAFF U16 Women's Championship
For the seventh time in women's SAFF history, India and Bangladesh will meet in a final, battling for the SAFF U16 Women's Championship 2024 trophy today, at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur at 14:45 IST.
On the previous six occasions, India have won the title thrice (senior in 2016, U15 in 2018 and 2019), Bangladesh have emerged champions twice (U15 in 2017 and U19 in 2021), while the latest meeting as recently as 30 days ago in the U19 final, ended with the trophy being shared in Dhaka.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 10 March 2024 10:45 AM GMT
68' Goal for Bangladesh!
A free-kick is awarded to Bangladesh. The shot goes out with a deflection and results in a corner. And Bangladesh equalize from the corner.
- 10 March 2024 10:17 AM GMT
Second half begins!
The second half begins with India leading 1-0 against Bangladesh. The stage is set for another exhilarating 45 minutes of football as both teams continue their quest for victory in the SAFF U16 Women's Championship final.
- 10 March 2024 10:03 AM GMT
Half time!
The referee blows the whistle for half time, and India holds onto their 1-0 lead against Bangladesh. Anushka's early goal remains the difference maker in this intense final match of the SAFF U16 Women's Championship.
Both teams have shown moments of brilliance, with Bangladesh pressing hard for an equalizer and India defending resolutely. The second half promises to be just as exciting!
