India defeated Bangladesh 2-1 in the first semifinal of SAFF U17 Championship on Monday, at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
For India, Thanglalsoun Gangte scored a brace (51’ & 59’) while for Bangladesh Mirajul Islam pulled one back through penalty in 62’.
India will face Nepal in final on September 14. Earlier, in group stage India lost to Nepal 1-3.
India has won the tournament three times – 2013, 2017 and 2019. Finished Runners-Up twice in 2011 and 2015. In 2018 India finished third.
India: Sahil (GK), Vanlalpeka Guite, Ricky Meetei, Mukul Panwar, Manjot Singh Dhami, Gurnaj Singh Grewal, Korou Singh, Thanglalsoun Gangte (Aman 76′), Boby Singh (Lalpekhlua 66′), Malemngamba Singh Thokchom, Danny Meetei.
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
