Unlike finals in the previous years, the final yesterday between Maldives and India was pretty much dull with the Indian strikers barely trying to score and the defenders disappointing. Not that Maldives was in charge throughout the charge, it is just that a better performance was expected from the India, who were also the defending champions.
Mukhtar Naseer’s goal toward the end in the 87th minute was the only goal of the match as Maldives beat India 1-0 winning their first ever SAFF Championship title in Colombo. Maldives had previously finished as runners-up twice but never won.
The match was played in the presence of their President Maumoon Abdul Qayyoom and first lady Nasrina Ibarhim.
Indian skipper Bhaichung Bhutia will need to do a lot of thinking after yesterday’s match and how he needs to tackle his team.
Source: indianteam.com
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