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If Syria fail to defeat Uzbekistan, India will finish second in Group B and qualify for AFC U20 Asian Cup main tournament after 20 years as one of the seven best runners-up teams.
India beat Bangladesh 3-0. (Picture Credit: X/@IndianFootball)
A dominant India blanked Bangladesh 3-0 in their final group match of the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Tashkent on Sunday to secure their second win of the ongoing tournament.
The victory took India to six points from three matches. Their fate, however, now depends on the outcome of the Syria-Uzbekistan match later on Sunday.
If Syria fail to defeat Uzbekistan, the Blue Colts will finish second in Group B and qualify for the AFC U20 Asian Cup main tournament after 20 years as one of the seven best runners-up teams across the eight groups.
Danny Meitei Laishram opened the scoring in the 25th minute before Vishal Yadav doubled India’s advantage with an acrobatic finish on the hour mark. Substitute Md Arbash then sealed the contest with a powerful strike in the 79th minute.
The match began on an even keel, with neither side able to establish control during the opening exchanges.
India took the lead in the 25th minute through an excellent piece of coordinated pressing and attacking play. Danny put Md Abdul Riyad Fahim under pressure and forced the Bangladesh defender into conceding possession cheaply to Hateem Ali.
The Indian striker displayed excellent awareness as he took on two defenders before laying the ball off for the unmarked Danny inside the penalty area. Danny kept his composure and applied the finish to put India ahead in the crucial contest.
The second goal arrived in the 60th minute. A long throw into the penalty area was flicked on by Rishikanta towards Vishal, who produced an acrobatic finish to beat Chowdhury and stun the Bangladesh defence.
Bangladesh attempted to mount a comeback after falling two goals behind and began playing with greater aggression. India remained organised at the back, though, absorbing the pressure without allowing their opponents a way back into the match.
India head coach Mahesh Gawali introduced Md Arbash and Prashan Jajo in the 72nd minute, replacing Danny and Vishal. The change soon paid off as Arbash put the result beyond doubt seven minutes later.
Yaipharemba Chingakham initiated the move before India exchanged a series of passes to unlock the Bangladesh defence. Arbash completed the attack with a powerful left-footed strike into the roof of the net, making it 3-0.
Gawali made three further changes during the closing stages, introducing Aniket Yadav, Omang Dodum and Daniyal Makakmayum as India comfortably saw out the remainder of the match.
(With inputs from PTI)
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Ask News18India secured a 3-0 victory over Bangladesh with goals from Danny Meitei Laishram in the 25th minute, Vishal Yadav in the 60th minute, and substitute Md Arbash in the 79th minute. The team maintained an organized defense throughout the match, absorbing pressure from Bangladesh.
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