India to Face Bangladesh in Crucial AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifier
· Sports · NDTV Sports, Sportstar
The Indian U20 men's football team will face Bangladesh in their final Group B qualifying match at the Do'stlik Stadium in Tashkent on Sunday. Head coach Mahesh Gawali's squad aims to end a 20-year absence from the tournament, having last participated when India hosted the event in 2006. India opened their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Syria before suffering a 0-4 defeat against hosts Uzbekistan. A draw against Bangladesh could secure second place in the group, depending on the outcome of the Syria versus Uzbekistan fixture. Finishing second would keep alive India's chances of qualifying for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 as one of the seven best runners-up.
Why it matters
Qualification would mark India's first appearance in the tournament proper in two decades, providing a vital developmental boost for youth football.
Read the original report — NDTV Sports
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