Blue Colts Ready for Bhutan Challenge in SAFF U20 Semi-Final

• Defending champions India face Bhutan in the SAFF U20 Championship semi-finals on April 1 at 21:00 IST in Male, Maldives.
• India topped Group B after wins against Pakistan (3-0) and a draw with Bangladesh (1-1), utilizing a three-day break for recovery and team bonding.
• Head coach Mahesh Gawali praised the team's pressure handling and 100% effort, despite limited preparation time.
• Bhutan qualified dramatically, securing a goalless draw against Maldives and a 1-0 injury-time win over Sri Lanka, highlighting their persistence.
• The match will go straight to penalties if scores are level after regulation time, with key forwards Vishal Yadav, Omang Dodum (India), and Dhendup Gyeltshen (Bhutan) expected to influence the outcome.