India 1-1 Bangladesh, SAFF U-19 Championships 2025 Final Highlights: IND Edge BAN 4-3 On Penalties To Clinch Title

Hello! We’re back with another live blog, and it’s football time. It’s the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 final between India and Bangladesh, with kick-off at 7:00 PM IST. Stay tuned for live updates.

You’ll find all the live updates right here on Outlook India’s live blog. For those who want to watch the action unfold, football fans in India can stream the India vs Bangladesh final live on the Sportzworkz YouTube channel.

Bangladesh have won the toss and decided to take the first touch, starting the game with possession as the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 final kicks off in Yupia.

What a sensational start! Just over a minute into the final, India have taken the lead in spectacular fashion. Awarded a freekick from over 30 yards out, Shami Singamayum stepped up and delivered an absolute screamer, beating the keeper with precision and power.

The Golden Jubilee Stadium erupts in celebration as Bangladesh are left shell-shocked.

Big Save By Bangladesh!

Omang Dodum bursts down the left flank with a brilliant solo run, slicing through the defence and threatening to double India’s lead. But goalkeeper Ismail Hossain reads the danger well, rushes off his line, narrows the angle, and does just enough to put Dodum off and make the save.

India are in full control right now. Omang Dodum spots space and pings a lovely lofted ball from the left all the way across to Roshen Singh on the edge of the box.

Roshen brings it down beautifully, first touch like velvet, and darts forward. But just as he’s about to pull the trigger, a little shove from a Bangladesh defender sends him to the ground. He stays down for a bit and the physios are on. The crowd’s anxious, but India are looking sharp.

Both sides are trying to push forward, but the moment they sniff the final third, they cough up possession. It’s been scrappy, a little cagey, and neither team has really settled into a rhythm. That said, India still look the more polished side, more ideas, more structure, just lacking that final pass right now.

We’re into stoppage time here at the end of the first half, four minutes more for Bangladesh to try and pull level before the break. They’ve had their moments, but India have kept them at bay so far. Can the visitors sneak one in before the whistle?

Just before the break, Bangladesh crank up the pressure with yet another corner, and it’s mayhem in the Indian box. Bodies flying, the ball bobbling dangerously, but somehow, India scramble it clear. That’s a second close call for the Blue Colts, who head into halftime with their lead intact, but not without a few heart-stopping moments.

The second half is underway, with India kicking off and shifting their play from right to left this time.

Md Joy Ahamed brings Bangladesh level with a close-range finish. After sustained pressure, the goal finally comes. A chaotic corner leads to a scramble in the box, and Joy Ahamed reacts quickest to slot it past Suraj Singh.

India’s clean sheet streak is over, and the crowd in Yupia has been silenced.

Five minutes of added time announced. India chants roar through the stadium as the score remains locked at 1-1. Will the hosts find a late winner, or are we heading for a penalty shootout to decide the 2025 SAFF U19 Men’s Championship?

The whistle blows on a thrilling battle that finishes 1-1. India struck early with a stunning goal in the second minute, but Bangladesh fought back fiercely, leveling the score just after the hour mark. Both teams showed relentless intensity, keeping the match evenly poised.

Now, the winner of the 2025 SAFF U19 Men’s Championship will be decided in a nail-biting penalty shootout.

Shami Singamayum calmly steps up to take the decisive penalty and nails it perfectly, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way and slotting the ball home.

With that, India clinch the shootout 4-3 and lifts the 2025 U19 SAFF Men’s Championship trophy.

India's clean sheet streak ended but the hosts held their nerve to win the title for the second time, edging Bangladesh 4-3 on penalties after a tough battle. India started strong, scoring early with a stunning goal from Shami.

Bangladesh fought back, leveling in the second half and pushing hard, but India’s defense and goalkeeping held firm. Despite trailing 2-3 in the shootout after three kicks, India stayed composed as Bangladesh faltered under pressure.

That’s a wrap for today. We’ll catch you again with another live blog soon. Until then, goodbye and take care.