India vs Maldives HIGHLIGHTS: Sunil Chhetri scores as India beat Maldives 3-0 in Shillong
Sunil Chhetri scores his 95th career international goal on his return to the national side as India got themselves a long awaited win under Manaolo Marquez.
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India have beaten Maldives 3-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong as Sunil Chhetri was once again on the scoresheet for the Blue Tigers on the night. A long awaited win on the night as India show a promising sign in terms of preparation for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
Rahul Bheke and Liston Colaco also scored on the night with India displaying some good football in front of an excited Shillong crowd.
Maldives looking to challenge the Blue Tigers
Like India, the Maldives is also gearing up for the third round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. They are in Group A, alongside the Philippines, Timor-Leste, and Tajikistan. In 2024, the Red Snappers have played two international friendlies against Bangladesh, winning one and losing the other.
India vs Maldives starting line-ups:
India starting 11 (probable): Vishal Kaith (GK), Subhasish Bose, Sandesh Jhingan, Rahul Bheke, Naorem Roshan Singh, Apuia, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Brandon Fernandes, Irfan Yadwad, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Sunil Chhetri.
Maldives starting 11 (probable): Hussain Shareef (GK), Hussain Sifaau, Samooh Ali, Mohamed Irufaan, Hassan Shifaz, Ibrahim Mahudhee, Hussain Nihan, Ahmed Aiham, Mohamed Naim, Hassan Naiz, Ali Fasir.
India vs Maldives live streaming
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India vs Maldives live telecast
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8:48 PM
India vs Maldives LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Final moments!
A few minutes left in the match as India are now just trying to keep the clean sheet in what has been a good performance by the side.
8:42 PM
India vs Maldives LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Sunil Chhetri comes to a standing ovation!
Sunil Chhetri makes way after scoring his goals as the crowd gives him a standing ovation.
8:36 PM
India vs Maldives LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Sunil Chhetri scores on return!
Sunil Chhetri scores on his return from retirement. A brilliant poachers goal from him. A tough header directed towards the far post.
8:25 PM
India vs Maldives LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Liston Colaco scores!
Liston Colaco scores his first goal for India as another corner comes handy for the Blue Tigers. A Ronaldo celebration after the goal as India go 2-0 ahead.
8:24 PM
India vs Maldives LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Liston shot saved by the keeper!
Liston Colaco misses a clear chance as his shot is saved by the keeper from inside the box.
8:21 PM
India vs Maldives LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Boris comes in!
Boris comes in to make his debut for the Indian national team.
8:18 PM
India vs Maldives LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India missing Brandon at the moment!
India are missing that attacking flair by Brandon Fernandes as they are looking weak in the final three.
8:09 PM
India vs Maldives LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Another counter attack by India!
Another counter-attack by India as Sunil Chhetri runs through to the penalty area. But Farookh fails to find the striker in the end.
8:06 PM
India vs Maldives LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Sunil Chhetri gets close!
Sunil Chhetri with a brilliant header but it is blocked by the defender at the bottom right corner.
7:49 PM
India vs Maldives LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India with the lead at HT!
India are in the lead at half-time but have lost Brandon Fernandes through injury.
7:40 PM
India vs Maldives LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Brandon Fernandes injured!
Brandon Fernandes seems to have picked up an impact injury as he is stretchered off the field. Farookh comes in as the replacement.
7:35 PM
India vs Maldives LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Rahul Bheke scores!
Rahul Bheke scores the first goal as India are now ahead in the game. A brilliant cross by Brandon Fernandes from the corner as Bheke heads it in from close range.
7:25 PM
India vs Maldives LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Colaco almost scores!
Another good important for India, this time from a set-piece as Colaco's knuckle ball zips just wide of the right post.
7:20 PM
India vs Maldives LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Another opportunity goes begging!
Suresh with a nutmeg as he crossed the ball to Brandon Fernandes who hits the half volley towards the wrong side of the right post.
7:18 PM
India vs Maldives LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Brilliant dribble goes to waste!
Liston Colaco got the better of the Maldives defender but fails to give the cut back to Mahesh inside the penalty area.
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First Published: Mar 19 2025 | 5:06 PM IST