India defeated Pakistan 3-0 as they sealed a berth in the finals of the SAFF championship in Bangladesh. It was Manvir who doubled India’s lead, India lead 2-0. Indian team displayed flurry of attacks at the beginning, Pakistan came back later and went for some quick counter-attacks, In the first 45 minutes, India put forward statistically superior performance but Pakistan defenders averted the danger well with a tactically sound defence.
India will take on Pakistan in a football match after a decade and hence all eyes will be on the encounter. India starts favourites, yet new-look Pakistan has shown that they have the capability to stage an upset.
It will be a thrilling encounter as Pakistan is making a comeback to international football after a hiatus for three years. This is India’s second string side where most players are U-23, with only one player above that age group, Sumeet Passi.