Mal©: Bangladesh take on Nepal in the first semifinal of the SAFF U-20 Championship scheduled to be held at the National Football Stadium in Mal©, Maldives today. The highly anticipated match kicks off at 4:45 pm (BST), setting the stage for an intense battle as both teams vie for a spot in the final.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Bangladesh secured their place in the semi-final by finishing as runners-up in Group B. The team, clad in red and green, began their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Pakistan and followed it with a 1-1 draw against India in their subsequent group match. This performance has fueled their ambition to claim the championship title.
Nepal, on the other hand, emerged as the champions of Group A to reach the semi-final stage. Their journey included a 2-1 win against Bhutan and a narrow 1-0 victory over Sri Lanka, along with a 1-1 draw against Maldives. Their consistent performance has made them formidable opponents in today’s encounter.
The winners of today’s semi-final will advance to the final, scheduled to take place on April 3 at the same venue, where they will face the victors of the second semi-final match between India and Bhutan, which is set to kick off at 9:30 pm (BST).