Blue Colts Storm into SAFF U-19 Final with 3-0 Win Over Maldives

The Indian U-19 football team (Blue Colts) cruised into the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 final after a dominant 3-0 victory against the Maldives in the semifinals.  

**Match Highlights:**  

- **Laishram Danny Meitei (17)** shined with two early goals (14', 21'). The young midfielder from Manipur, who plays for Sudeva Delhi FC II, recently became the youngest ISL scorer for Punjab FC.  

- **Prashan Jai** added a third goal just before halftime (45').  

- India controlled the game, keeping a clean sheet while creating multiple chances.  

**Road to the Final:**  

- Earlier, India topped Group B with a strong 4-0 win over Nepal.  

- The team has been in great form, averaging nearly 5 goals per match.  

**Tournament Details:**  

- The **7th SAFF U-19 Championship** has six teams split into two groups.  

- India will now face the winner of the other semifinal in the **final showdown**.  

With their attacking strength and solid defense, the Blue Colts are strong contenders for the title!