Pakistan dominate Maldives 3-0 to secure semifinal spot in SAFF U-16 Championship

The home side scored the first goal but their lead was overturned by the Men in Green

by NWMNewsDesk September 4, 2023

written by NWMNewsDesk September 4, 2023 0 comment

Pakistan defeated Maldives 3-0 to reach the semi-final of SAFF U16 Championship in Bhutan on Monday.

In-form Green Shirts outclassed opponents by scoring their first goal in the 14th minute thanks to Subhan Karim.

The Maldives looked shaky and remained goalless throughout. Abdul Samad doubled the lead in the 39th minute for Pakistan.

Maldives goalkeeper gave away an own goal to help Pakistan take 3-0 lead in the last part of the game.

Pakistan will now meet Group A’s runner-up in the semi-final on September 8.