India Advances to SAFF Final After Beating Bhutan

Defending champions India have secured their spot in the SAFF Championship final after defeating Bhutan 2-1 in the first semi-final.

Naushad Moosa’s disciples clinched victory in the match held on Saturday (November 14) at the National Stadium in the capital, thanks to two goals scored in the first half. This result brings the Blue Tigers one step closer to retaining their title.

India played aggressive football from the start of the match and quickly reaped the rewards. P.V. Vishnu’s precise finish in the eighth minute gave them the lead. In the 27th minute, Indian captain Chinglensana Singh doubled the lead by capitalizing on a scramble created from a corner kick. India went into halftime with a comfortable 2-0 advantage.