India Edge Bhutan 2-1 to Reach SAFF Championship Final
Goals from Vishnu PV and Chinglensana Singh Konsham took India into the 17 November final in Dhaka after two VAR calls.
India beat Bhutan 2-1 in the SAFF Championship semi-final at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday, 14 November, and will play the final on 17 November, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said.
Early goals
Vishnu PV gave India the lead in the ninth minute, and Chinglensana Singh Konsham made it 2-0 in the 27th.
Bhutan hit back, VAR has its say
Bhutan pulled one back soon after half-time through Kinzang Tashi Tobden. His goal was first flagged offside but was allowed after a VAR check. India later lost a penalty: the referee pointed to the spot when Yadwad’s cross struck Nima Wangdi’s arm, but the call was overturned on review. India held on for the win.
Final opponent
When the AIFF published its report, India’s opponent in the final was to be decided by the other semi-final, between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Featured image: Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh by Zubair Mitul, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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