Colombo, Sep 27: India clinched their seventh SAFF U17 Championship crown, holding their nerves to edge past Bangladesh 4-1 in a tense penalty shootout here on Saturday.
In a contest where the India led 2-1 at half-time with goals from Dallamuon Gangte (4’) and Azlaan Shah KH (38’), Bangladesh clawed back with a last-minute equaliser from Ihsan Habib Riduan to level things up at 2-2 and force a shootout.
But it was the Blue Colts who held their composure when it mattered the most.
The penalty shootout saw India showing maturity beyond their age, while, Bangladesh crumbled under pressure at the Racecourse International Stadium. (PTI)
