India U20s vs Bhutan: How India Reached SAFF Championship Final

India U20s Crush Bhutan to Reach SAFF Championship Final

1 Minute Read Listen to Article

April 02, 2026 00:04 IST

India's U20 football team showcased their dominance with a resounding 5-0 victory over Bhutan, securing their place in the SAFF Championship final and highlighting their strong attacking prowess.

Photograph: AIFF/X

Key Points

India U20 team defeated Bhutan 5-0 in the SAFF Men's U20 Championship semifinal.
Rohen Chaphamayum scored two goals for India in the 56th and 57th minutes.
Omang Dodum, Md Arbash, and Thokchom Malemnganba each contributed a goal to India's victory.
India led 2-0 at halftime, setting the stage for their dominant second-half performance.

Title holders India thrashed Bhutan 5-0 in the semifinals to enter the final of the SAFF Men's U20 Championships here on Wednesday.

Rohen Chaphamayum (56th and 57th minutes) scored a brace while Omang Dodum (5th), Md Arbash (44th) and Thokchom Malemnganba (90+2) found the net once each.

India led 2-0 at half time.

Disclaimer: News content is sourced from the stated source. Headlines, summaries, section headers, and images are automatically generated or selected using AI/algorithms and may not always be fully accurate. Readers are advised to refer to the full article for complete context.

Source: PTI - Edited By: Rediff Sports Desk© Copyright 2026 PTI. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of PTI content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent.