India vs Maldives Football: India Secures Victory in International Friendly
India defeated the Maldives in an international friendly match, marking Sunil Chhetri’s first victory in 489 days. The match highlights India’s 3-0 win over the Maldives, signifying Chhetri’s successful international comeback.
Match Highlights: Sunil Chhetri celebrated his international return with a 3-0 victory against the Maldives at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday. Rahul Bheke opened the scoring in the 35th minute with a well-placed header, giving India the lead. Liston Colaco then doubled India’s advantage in the 66th minute with another impressive header. In the 76th minute, captain Sunil Chhetri scored, also with a header. This was the first match following the retirement of Indian football legend Chhetri. This victory serves as a positive boost for India as they prepare for their AFC Asian Cup third-round campaign, beginning with a match against Bangladesh on March 25th.