Pakistan’s SAFF U-17 final hopes dashed in heartbreaking loss
THIMPHU: Pakistan’s Under-17 football team suffered an agonising semi-final defeat to Bangladesh in the SAFF Championship, losing 8-7 in a nail-biting penalty shootout at the Changlimithang Stadium on Saturday.
Despite taking a 2-0 lead, Pakistan’s youngsters were unable to contain a spirited Bangladeshi comeback, which forced the match into penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw in regular time.
According to the bylaws of the tournament, no extra time was given after 90 minutes and the game went to the shootout.
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