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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 9:33 AM GMT
17'- Monirul Molla misses!
The striker has missed a sitter, India fails to score an opening goal.
- 23 Aug 2024 9:31 AM GMT
14'- Free Kick for India
Good kick from India but couldn't convert it into a goal as the Maldives player hits it out, corner for India.
- 23 Aug 2024 9:29 AM GMT
12'- Kelvin denied a goal!
Goalkeeper Yameen saves a potential goal from Kelvin Singh with a good save.
- 23 Aug 2024 9:27 AM GMT
10'- Strong Neck and Neck play by both Teams!
Indians puting pressure on Maldives but the island nation is not letting Indians to get through.
- 23 Aug 2024 9:25 AM GMT
7'- India are not allowing the Maldives to retain ball possession
India are defending well with 4-4-2 formation are constantly trying to break the retention of the ball possession of the Maldivian players.
- 23 Aug 2024 9:21 AM GMT
5'- Maldives pushes through!
Good cross by Maldivian players into the penalty area of Indian side.
- 23 Aug 2024 9:20 AM GMT
4'- Good defending from India!
India are defending well not allowing the Maldivian players to go past them.
- 23 Aug 2024 9:09 AM GMT
India Semifinal Qualification Scenario!
India will qualify for the semi-finals if they win or draw the game today against Maldives.
