India Set Up Summit Clash with Bangladesh in SAFF U19 Championship Final

YUPIA, ARUNACHAL PRADESH : Defending champions India stormed into the final of SAFF U19 Championship 2025 with a commanding 3-0 victory against Maldives in front of a passionate home crowd and under pouring rain, at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia, on Friday.

Goals from Danny Meitei Laishram (14’), Omung Dodum (21’), and Prashant Jajo (66’) ensured a smooth passage to the title clash, as India once again maintained their perfect record — both in terms of wins and clean sheets.

In the final India will face the Bangladesh U19 side, who went past Nepal 2-1 in the other semi-final, held earlier in the day.

The early breakthrough for India came in the 14th minute following a well-worked corner routine. Prashant Jajo floated in a teasing delivery from the left, and Danny Meitei connected sweetly with a left-footed volley that took a bounce and crashed into the back of the net.  India’s second goal followed just six minutes later and was a product of seamless teamwork. Jajo once again played the architect, darting down the left wing before scooping the ball over the Maldives backline. Meitei smartly laid it off to local favourite Omung Dodum, who made no mistake from close range.  The heavens opened up in the second half, drenching the pitch and making conditions tricky. Yet, India adapted well and soon took advantage of a goalkeeping error. In the 65th minute, Jajo unleashed a powerful right-footed strike from outside the box. Maldives custodian Xahran Hassan Ziyad misjudged the pace of the shot and  allowed the ball to slip through his hands — an unfortunate moment that sealed the contest at 3-0. (Agencies)

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