India 1-1 Bangladesh LIVE Score, SAFF U20 Championship 2026: Blue Colts Concede Right Before Half-Time

The tension is rising as both teams are hunting for the lead, trading blows and testing each other’s limits, India and Bangladesh are in a full-on battle now.

Gawli finally turns to his bench, bringing on Aniket Yadav. Abrash is the one coming off. Meanwhile, a lifeline for India as Abdul commits a foul just outside the box, earning a yellow card. The Blue Colts have a free-kick on the edge of the area.

Chance for India!! Omang Dodum does so well to cut inside and get past Mithun. He looks to have a free run at goal, but Mahin comes out and gets an important hand on the ball to parry it behind for a corner. Good for Omang, who doesn't cry for a penalty. The resulting corner is easily gathered by the goalkeeper.

India have failed to stamp their authority on the match in the second half, with Bangladesh enjoying more of the ball. Should not be long before Mahesh Gawli turns to his bench with the hour mark approaching.

The second half has been a really hectic one, with both sides looking to attack down the flanks. However, as has been the case all day, there has been a severe lack of quality in the final third.

Both sets of teams are out on the pitch. Bangladesh seem to have made one change at the break, with Sumon coming on. The referee blows his whistle, and Bangladesh get the second half underway.

That was the last action of the first half, and the referee blows the half-time whistle. The Bangladesh players look pumped up by that equaliser. It's going to be a very different game in the upcoming 45 minutes.

Bangladesh have levelled the scores in the 10th minute of added time, and it's substitute Abdul Riyad Fahim who gets the goal!! A brilliant cross from the left by Sullivan finds Abdul, whose first-time volley beats Suraj! A terrific goal, and it sends the Bangladeshi fans in the stands into elation.

A horrible challenge on an Indian player near the touchline almost leads to the two head coaches coming to blows. The referee shows a yellow card to an Indian staff member, seems like it's Mahesh Gawli. The referee then shows a red card to Bangladesh head coach Mark Cox. Astonishing!

Bangladesh have pressed hard in search of an equaliser. However, other than a miscued shot from Mithu and completely missed heading opportunity for Sullivan, the Young Tigers have very little to show for their efforts. Meanwhile, the fourth official indicates a minimum of eight minutes to be added on.

Worrying signs for Bangladesh, as key defender Ashikur Rahman has to be stretchered off the pitch with an injury. The youngster is clearly in some pain, with his head between his hands. Abdul Riyad Fahim comes on in his place.

After the first cooling break, we get immediate goalmouth action. It comes from a long throw by Bangladesh yet again. Suraj comes out to punch the ball away, but it's a horrible attempt from him, but the Indian skipper gathers it in the second time of asking.

After a dull few minutes, Bangladesh finally break down the left flank. Manik shows his pace with the ball before teeing it up for Sangram. The latter tries to cross it towards the middle, but it's an easy catch for Suraj.

Vishal Yadav puts India ahead!! An accurate corner from the left finds Vishal unmarked near the far post, and he buries a strong header that gives Mahin no chance at all. Second goal of the tournament from the Indian attacker.

A couple of nervy moments for India. A brilliant corner from the right found the head of Mursed Ali, who did well to get away from the defenders and put in a strong header. However, it flies over the bar. A wake-up call for the Blue Colts.

After a fiery start by Bangladesh, India have settled into their rhythm, trying to build from the back and break down the Bangladeshi back line. The match is being with a good bit of pace, especially down the right flank, but no clear cut chances yet.

A brilliant start from Bangladesh, with most of the early exchanges being played in India's half. A long throw from the right lands in the Indian box, with Kamal Merdha laying it off for Ronan Sullivan. The MLS youngster has an acrobatic effort, but it's weak and poses no threat on Suraj's goal.

The national anthems have been sung, and the hands shaken. The teams take their formations on the pitch, and the referee blows his whistle to get the match underway. It's India who get the ball rolling in the final Group B fixture. Stay tuned!

The Bangladesh vs Pakistan match in the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 took place on Tuesday, March 24, at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives. Bangladesh secured a decisive victory to kick off their tournament campaign.

Bangladesh dominated possession from the start, pressing the Pakistani defense early. However, Pakistan's backline remained disciplined, and the match went into the halftime break with the score tied at 0-0.

he deadlock was broken in the second half by the US.-born forward, Ronan Sullivan. Sullivan scored a spectacular free-kick that curled into the far corner of the net to give Bangladesh the lead. He doubled the lead with a clinical header after meeting a precise cross from the wing.

The win ensured their progression to the semifinals.

The India vs. Pakistan match in the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 took place on Thursday, March 26, in Male, Maldives. It was a dominant performance by the Indian Blue Colts, who secured a convincing victory to move into the semifinals.

India didn't waste any time, taking the lead just 3 minutes into the game. Vishal Yadav scored the opening goal after receiving a clever through-ball from Gurnaj Singh. He controlled the ball under pressure and slotted it past the Pakistani goalkeeper.

While India had the early lead, Pakistan did not give up easily. They created several chances to equalise before halftime, but Indian goalkeeper Suraj Aheibam made two massive saves to keep India in front

The second half was dominated by Omang Dodum, who scored twice to seal the win.

With this win, India qualified for the semifinals. This loss meant Pakistan was knocked out of the tournament.

The SAFF U20 Championship 2026 matches, including India vs Bangladesh, will be live-streamed for free on the Sportzworkz YouTube channel. There will no television broadcast of the games.

• Fixture: India U20 vs Bangladesh U20

• Series: SAFF U20 Championship 2026

• Venue: National Football Stadium, Male, Maldives

• Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

• Time: 4:15 PM IST

Good afternoon, football fans! This is the start of our live blog covering India’s SAFF U20 football match against Bangladesh. Stay tuned for pre-match updates and line-ups as they are released.