Suhail Bhat penalty takes India into SAFF C’ship semi-finals as toppers

Published 11 Nov 2026, 18:42 IST

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India beat Maldives 1‑0 via a 38th‑minute penalty by Suhail Ahmad Bhat, with late saves by Priyansh Dubey, at the National Stadium in Dhaka, securing a place in the SAFF Championship semifinals as group toppers. The defending champions finished the group stage with six points, ahead of Pakistan on three, while Maldives left without a point.

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Suhail Ahmad Bhat’s 38th-minute penalty and Priyansh Dubey’s late saves took India into the SAFF Championship semi-finals with a 1-0 win over Maldives in their final Group B match at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday, November 11, according to an All India Football Federation (AIFF) media…

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group 10 Nov 2026, 18:48 IST

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust Current article 11 Nov 2026, 18:42 IST

Suhail Bhat penalty takes India into SAFF C’ship semi-finals as toppers

Suhail Ahmad Bhat’s 38th-minute penalty and Priyansh Dubey’s late saves took India into the SAFF Championship semi-finals with a 1-0 win over Maldives in their final Group B match at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday, November 11, according to an All India Football Federation (AIFF) media…

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 20:54 IST

SAFF Championship: Suhail Bhat penalty takes India into semifinals as toppers

The defending champions finished the group stage with six points, ahead of Pakistan on three, while Maldives bowed out without a point

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The Morung Express Center 11 Nov 2026, 22:30 IST

SAFF Championship: Suhail Bhat penalty takes India into semis as group toppers

Dhaka, November  11 (IANS):  Suhail Ahmad Bhat’s 38th-minute penalty and Priyansh Dubey’s late saves took India into the SAFF Championship semifinals with a 1-0 win over Maldives in their final Group B match at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday. The defending champions…

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