India U20 Triumphs Over Bhutan in SAFF U20 Championship Group B
In a thrilling match, India U20 emerged victorious over Bhutan with a 1-0 win in the SAFF U20 Championship Group B campaign. The match was held at the Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal, and saw Monirul Molla score the only goal of the game in the first half.
Despite being reduced to nine men by the 69th minute, India managed to hold off Bhutan’s pressure and secure all three points. The match was marked by a scuffle between players from both sides, resulting in three red cards.
India started the match on the front foot, with Molla’s goal coming in the 27th minute. The striker received a pass from the midfield and made a brilliant run past the Bhutanese defenders before slotting the ball past the goalkeeper.
Bhutan tried to mount a comeback in the second half, but India’s defense held strong. India’s goalkeeper, Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, made some crucial saves to keep Bhutan at bay.
However, India’s task became more difficult when they were reduced to ten men in the 63rd minute. Defender Akash Mishra received his second yellow card of the match and was sent off.
Bhutan tried to take advantage of the situation and pushed forward, but India’s defense held strong. However, India’s task became even more difficult when they were reduced to nine men in the 69th minute. Defender Anwar Ali Jr. received a straight red card for a foul on a Bhutanese player.
Despite being two men down, India managed to hold on to their lead and secure all three points. The match was marred by a scuffle between players from both sides, resulting in three red cards. Bhutan’s Tshering Dorji and India’s Deepak Tangri were also sent off for their involvement in the incident.
India’s victory puts them in a strong position in Group B of the SAFF U20 Championship. They will face Maldives in their next match, while Bhutan will take on Bangladesh.
In conclusion, India’s U20 team put up a strong performance against Bhutan in the SAFF U20 Championship Group B campaign. Despite being reduced to nine men, they managed to hold on to their lead and secure all three points. The match was marked by a scuffle between players from both sides, resulting in three red cards. India’s victory puts them in a strong position in Group B, and they will look to build on this performance in their next match.