India Dominates Pakistan 3-0 in SAFF U20 Opener, Secures Semi-Final Berth

• India's U20 men's team defeated Pakistan 3-0 in their SAFF U20 Championship 2026 opening match in Male, Maldives.
• Vishal Yadav scored an early goal in the third minute, followed by a brace from Dodum in the 64th and 88th minutes.
• This victory ensures India's spot in the semi-finals, while Pakistan is eliminated after losing both group matches.
• Goalkeeper Suraj Singh Aheibam made crucial saves to deny Pakistan's attempts to equalize.
• India will now face Bangladesh to determine the top spot in Group B, needing only a point to secure first place.