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SAFF U20 Highlights: India vs Maldives- Blog, updates, score
The Blue Colts scored at the dying minutes of the game to qualify for the semifinals.
Kelvin Singh in action against Bhutan. (Photo Credit: AIFF Media)
Defending champions India defeats Maldives in the final group-stage match and qualifies for the semifinals of the SAFF U20 Championship.
The Blue Colts, who are the defending champions, won their opening match against Bhutan 1-0 and was looking to continue their winning run against Maldives as well.
Manglenthang Kipgen scored the winner in the 95th minute to secure victory against the Maldives. Maldives, who needed a win, are now knocked out of the tournament.
The match is scheduled to take place at 2:45 PM IST.
Catch the Highlights:
Live Updates
- 23 Aug 2024 10:54 AM GMT
79' - Another fine stop from Yameen!
Naoba Meitei hit a long range shot into the goal, but Yameen from Maldives collects it well.
- 23 Aug 2024 10:53 AM GMT
77'- Gwgwmsar misses this time!
A potential chance for a goal goes begging for India as Gwgwmsar could not be at the correct the position to collect the ball and score.
- 23 Aug 2024 10:51 AM GMT
74'- Thomas Cherian blocks well!
Maldivian forward Rashad made a fine run into the Indian penalty area, but Cherian ensured the ball didn't get too close to the Indian goal.
- 23 Aug 2024 10:47 AM GMT
71'- No power from Naoba!
Naoba hits the ball but it was easily collected by the Maldivian goalkeeper as there wasn't any power in it.
- 23 Aug 2024 10:42 AM GMT
67'- Ahmed Nawab defends well!
Ahmed Nawab of Maldives denies Kipguen, who charged through from the left flank
- 23 Aug 2024 10:39 AM GMT
64'- Rashad for Maldives almost scores a goal!
Rashad took a brilliant free kick, with the ball just missing the target and going wide of the goal post
- 23 Aug 2024 10:35 AM GMT
59' - Kipgeun hits it wide!
Good passing play from India as the ball eventually landed at Kipguen's feet, but he shot wide of the goal.
