Football
SAFF U-20 C'ship: India 1-1 Bangladesh, Bangladesh win 4-3 on penalties-Highlights
The match will kick off on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 2:45 pm IST at the ANFA Complex, in Kathmandu, Nepal.
India U-20 in action against Bhutan in the opening game of the SAFF U-20 Championships (Photo Credits: AIFF)
The U20 SAFF 2024 tournament is at its final stretch, with the semi-finals awaiting the fans. India U20 will take on Bangladesh U20 in one of the two semi-finals.
India's route to the semi-finals have been steady, topping their group. Bangladesh, though, will be no easy opponent and are entirely capable of causing an upset.
The match will kick off at 2:45 pm IST at the ANFA Complex, in Kathmandu, Nepal.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 26 Aug 2024 10:00 AM GMT
43': India 0-1 Bangladesh
Bangladesh are ending the half on a very strong note, and their left side has been a constant threat with neat combination play between the attackers and fullbacks.
- 26 Aug 2024 9:54 AM GMT
39': India 0-1 Bangladesh
Good response from India as they try to find the equalizer but Bangladesh have men behind the ball and continue their defensive work.
- 26 Aug 2024 9:52 AM GMT
GOAL FOR BANGLADESH! 36': India 0-1 Bangladesh
Wow. What a turn of events!
The game suddenly opened up with an Indian counterattack that was safely dealt with by the keeper and the resulting Bangladesh attack from the left saw a cross come in and the Bangladeshi no.11 was waiting to pounce on the cross, making it 1-0 for Bangladesh in the semifinals!
- 26 Aug 2024 9:47 AM GMT
30': India 0-0 Bangladesh
A third of the match is gone and it remains goal less.
Both teams have been sharp in defense and although Goyary had a couple of chances, not much has been done by either side.
- 26 Aug 2024 9:41 AM GMT
25': India 0-0 Bangladesh
Bangladesh are enjoying more possession and have tried to penetrate the Indian defense but like themselves, the Indian defending has been resolute as well.
- 26 Aug 2024 9:37 AM GMT
22': India 0-0 Bangladesh
Halfway through the first half and it is goalless in the semifinals.
India have attacked well but Bangladesh's defense has held firm so far.
- 26 Aug 2024 9:33 AM GMT
Brilliant defending by Bangladesh! 15': India 0-0 Bangladesh
Another brilliant piece of play by India as the through ball from midfield finds Goyary through on goal but the Bangladeshi centre-back tracks ball well and blocks the shot for a corner.
The resulting corner was cleared away and the action ended with a long-range effort from Korou Singh saved by the keeper rather comfortably.
- 26 Aug 2024 9:29 AM GMT
What a chance for India! India 0-0 Bangladesh
India get their first big chance with Korou Singh slipping a ball through for Goyary who lets a powerful shot but thanks to the brilliance of the Bangladeshi keeper, the scoreline remains 0-0.
Much better from the Indians as they're showing more attacking intent.
- 26 Aug 2024 9:28 AM GMT
12': India 0-0 Bangladesh
Bangladesh are making life difficult for India with their narrow 4-3-3, almost morphing into a 5-4-1 in defense.
