Kathmandu, Sep 25 (UNI) Indian U-18 national football team progressed to the semi-finals of the SAFF U-18 Championship after defeating Sri Lanka 3-0 in their last group stage match, here at the AFP Stadium, Nepal on Wednesday.
Indian team started the match on an attacking note, however, despite having possession, the Colts could do little infront of goal with Sri Lanka heaping bodies in defence and making it difficult for the U-18 boys to play their passing game.
The half-time scoreline read 0-0 as both teams went into the tunnel on level pegging. The Indian Colts started the second half with much vigour but once again complacency infront of goal cost them chances.