SAFF U-15 Championships: India U-15 reached final by beating Bhutan
SAFF U-15 Championships:
The India U-15 dominated the Bhutan U-15 with a
3-0 win as they reached the Final of the SAFF U-15 Championships on August 25,
2017 at the Halchowk Ground in Kathmandu, Nepal. Vikram Partap Singh, Harpreet and Ridge
being the goal scorers in the 20th, 75th and 91st minute respectively to secure
the victory.
India U-15 football team beat Maldives by nine goals
India U-15 football team beat Maldives by nine goals
India dominated from the
word go with Vikram’s shot coming off the post in the 3rd minute itself. The
boys strung successful passes but were unable to break the deadlock before
Vikram’s powerful attempt from right outside the box found the back of the net.
The rest of the half was
about close chances and missed targets as Bekey and Gurkirat both came close
while Vikram was once again unlucky to find the post. The half ended with India
leading 1-0.
India came out even
stronger in the 2nd half as the ball was kept mostly inside the Bhutan half of
the field. Vikram and Ricky both saw their shots being saved as the second goal
remained elusive for the rampant Indian side. Bekey made way for Harpreet in
the 70th minute and substitute delivered when he ensured Ravi’s cross found the
net in the 75th minute 2-0 to India.
Vikram the goal scorer
was then replaced with Ridge Melvin and Basumatary making took Gurkirat’s
place. The impact was almost immediate as the Bhutan goalie was forced to make
a fine save to thwart Basumatary. Soon after Ridge scored the final goal to
make it a 3-0 win for India.
India U-15 will now face
hosts Nepal U-15 side in the final on August 27, 2017.
India won the SAFF U-15 Championships
India won the SAFF U-15 Championships
