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India Retain SAFF U17 Crown on Penalties After 2-2 Draw in Colombo

Bangladesh's stoppage-time leveller took the final to a shootout, where India converted four straight kicks to seal the title.

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Overview

  • India led 2-1 at half-time through goals from Dallamuon Gangte in the 4th minute and Azlaan Shah KH in the 38th minute.
  • Bangladesh equalised twice, with Md Manik cancelling the opener and Ihsan Habib Riduan scoring deep into added time to force penalties.
  • The shootout finished 4-1 to India, with Gangte, Korou Meitei Konthoujam, Indra Rana Magar and Shubham Poonia converting as Manashjyoti Baruah saved one effort and another struck the bar.
  • The victory delivers India a seventh SAFF U17 title and marks head coach Bibiano Fernandes' fifth SAFF trophy, following the U19 triumph in May.
  • India reached the final after beating Nepal 3-0, overcoming a Bangladesh side that entered unbeaten, yet to concede, and featuring eight returnees from last year’s squad.