Under-17 football match summary: India defeats Bhutan 1-0 in the SAFF Championship, securing a spot in the semi-finals with a scrappy performance by the Indian team
The India U17 national team, also known as the Blue Colts, have secured a semi-final berth in the SAFF U17 Championship with their second straight win. The match against Bhutan, currently underway at Colombo's Racecourse International Stadium, ended in a 1-0 victory for India.
The match started at 7:30pm IST, with both teams eager to make their mark. The first half of the game was a tight affair, with no goals scored. The direction of play changed, with India kicking from right to left and Bhutan from left to right.
The Blue Colts earned an early free-kick in the second half, but failed to capitalize. However, the breakthrough came in the 57th minute, when substitute Rahan Ahmed scored a goal, breaking the deadlock.
The goal was a crucial moment in the game, as it gave India the lead they needed to secure their semi-final spot. But Bhutan fought back, with their goalie, Sherab Dorji, making a brilliant diving save to deny India another goal attempt.
Two minutes of stoppage time were added to the second half, but Bhutan were unable to find an equalizer. The full-time whistle was blown, and the score remained 1-0 in favor of India.
With this win, India is currently in second place in Group B with three points, while Pakistan is at the top of the table with six points, having won their first two matches in the competition. India's next match will be against Pakistan on Monday, September 22.
The Blue Colts' line-up for the match against Bhutan has been announced, with Bibiano Fernandes as the head coach. The match is being live-streamed on the Sportzworkz YouTube Channel in India.
Despite the win, the team will face a tough challenge against Pakistan in their next match. A win for India tonight would confirm both their and Pakistan's passage to the semi-finals of the SAFF U17 Championship. The Blue Colts will be aiming to continue their winning streak and secure a spot in the final.
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