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India vs Maldives: High Stakes Clash for SAFF Semis
11 Nov
Summary
- India needs only a draw to advance to the semifinals.
- The match is scheduled for 3:00 PM in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- India's main squad is in New Zealand for friendlies.
The Indian football team, known as the 'Blue Tigers,' is preparing for a pivotal SAFF Championship match against the Maldives. A draw in this game will be sufficient for India to secure a place in the semifinals. The match is scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM at the National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
India has dispatched its second-string squad to the SAFF Championship, as the primary team is engaged in friendlies in New Zealand. Despite this, India holds a favorable recent head-to-head record against the Maldives, having won four of their last five encounters. The Maldives' last victory against India was in 2018.
Both teams are positioned outside the top 100 in the FIFA rankings, with India at 138 and the Maldives at 173. India's recent performance includes a 3-2 victory over Pakistan in their opening match. Pakistan has already qualified for the semifinals, and a win for India against the Maldives would see them top the group.
