Epic Showdown: India's U17 Football Triumph Over Pakistan
India's U17 football team secured a tense 3-2 victory over Pakistan in the SAFF U17 Championship. Notably, Muhammad Abdullah's tea-mimicking celebration became a controversial focal point, overshadowing India's impressive on-field performance. The win reaffirms India's dominance over their arch-rivals in competitive sports.
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The Indian U17 football team clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory against Pakistan in the SAFF U17 Championship, further cementing their dominance over arch-rivals. In a match already made irrelevant by both teams' semifinal berths, tensions flared due to a controversial celebration.
India took an early lead through Dallalmuon Gangte's strike, but Pakistan temporarily leveled the score with a penalty converted by Muhammad Abdullah. Abdullah's tea-mimicking celebration drew attention and backlash after the match.
India regained their edge as Gunleiba Wangkeirakpam and Rahan Ahmed delivered crucial goals, leading them to a decisive win. This victory follows India's cricket team triumphing over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, highlighting a robust sporting rivalry.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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