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The blue colts claimed their second title on the trot with a 4-3 win over Bangladesh on penalties after the game ended tied at 1-1.
SAFF U-19 Championships: India beat Bangladesh to defend their title. (X)
The Indian men’s unit successfully defended the SAFF U-19 Championships crown with a win over Bangladesh at Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday, as the blue colts claimed their second title on the trot with a 4-3 win over Bangladesh on penalties after the game ended tied at 1-1.
India showcased utter dominance in front of a roaring Arunachal Pradesh crowd, winning 8-0 and 4-0 against Sri Lanka and Nepal, respectively, in the group stage, and 3-0 against the Maldives in the semifinal en route to the championship clash. Bangladesh made it to the summit clash with a 2-1 win over Nepal in the semis, only to fall at the final hurdle to Bibiano Fernandes’ men.
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