KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Host Bangladesh and India on Tuesday entered the semifinals from Group A in the Third SAFF U-16 Championship being held in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Bangladesh and India's semifinal entry was confirmed after Sri Lanka lost second match in a row in group A that comprises three teams. On Tuesday, Bangladesh overcame Sri Lanka 4-0. Earlier, India had thrashed Sri Lanka 5-0 in the opener on Sunday.
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The group winner will be decided after the outcome of match to be played between India and Bangladesh on Thursday. Meanwhile, Afghanistan will take on Maldives on Wednesday in Group B match.
If Afghanistan wins the match, then Afghanistan and Nepal will secure their semifinal spot as Nepal beat Maldives by 5-0 on Monday.
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