India defeated Bangladesh 3-0 in its last qualifier match of Group B. With the victory in this match played at Dostlik Stadium in Tashkent, the Indian team has confirmed its place in the AFC Under-20 Asian Cup China 2027. In this spectacular victory, Danny Meitei Laishram, Vishal Yadav and Mohammad Arbash scored goals for India. This victory secured the ‘Blue Colts’ (Indian team) their first place in the AFC U-20 Asian Cup after 20 years.
India has six points after three matches in Group B and the team finished second. Danny scored the first goal for India in the 25th minute. After this, Vishal showed brilliant acrobatics and scored a goal to give ‘Blue Colts’ a two-goal lead during the one-hour game. Mohammad Arbash, who came from the bench, put India ahead 3-0 with a powerful shot in the 79th minute and ensured the team’s victory.
Danny initially put pressure on Mohammad Abdul Riyad Faheem, due to which the Bangladeshi defender easily handed the ball to Hatim Ali. The Indian striker showed excellent presence of mind and played a brilliant pass to Danny, who was standing unimpeded inside the box, who finished brilliantly to give him an early lead. Danny himself tried to put India 2–0 ahead after half an hour of play when his free-kick headed wide of the goal; However, the goalkeeper showed agility and saved it.
The second half also started in the same manner and the ‘Blue Colts’ continued to attack. A chance was created with close to an hour to go when Rishikant made a long throw into the box towards Vishal. Vishal showed brilliant acrobatics and scored the goal and doubled the team’s lead.
All efforts of Bangladesh were in vain
Bangladesh tried to find opportunities and played aggressively in the last half hour, but they could not penetrate the Indian defence. India made changes in the 72nd minute and fielded Mohammad Arbash and Prashant Jajo in place of Danny and Vishal. Arbaash did wonders as soon as he came on the field; He made a powerful shot with his left foot and sent the ball into the upper part of the net and gave India a 3-0 lead. After this, India maintained their dominance over Bangladesh and completed the necessary work towards strengthening their claim for AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification.