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    Football: India start SAFF U20 Championship with victory over Pakistan
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    Football: India Start SAFF U20 Championship With Victory Over Pakistan

    By IANS News March 26, 2026 • 22:02 PM View: 255

    A second-half brace from Omang Dodum guided the Indian U20 men's team to a convincing 3-0 victory over Pakistan in their opening Group B encounter of the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 in Malé on Thursday. The high-octane clash at the National Football Stadium in Malé saw the Blue Colts secure their spot in the semifinals while simultaneously eliminating Pakistan from the tournament.

    Dodum struck in the 64th and 88th minutes after Vishal Yadav had handed the Blue Colts an early advantage in the third minute. The win not only gave India a perfect start but also secured their place in the semi-finals. Pakistan, having lost both their matches after a defeat to Bangladesh two days before, are now eliminated from the competition. The top spot in Group B will be decided when India face Bangladesh on Saturday.

    TAGS SAFF U20 Championship National Football Stadium Omang Dodum Indian U20 Blue Colts Vishal Yadav Gurnaj Singh Spotting Yadav Gurnaj Singh Grewal Suraj Singh Aheibam Khobaib Khan Roshan Singh Thangjam While Pakistan Suraj Aheibam
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