India vs Bhutan, SAFF Championship semifinal: Complete head-to-head of IND v BHU before the 2026 semis
P.V. Vishnu and Chinglensana Singh scored as India survived a Bhutan fightback and advanced to the final, keeping their record 10th title bid alive.
- On Saturday, November 14, 2026, defending champions India defeated Bhutan 2-1 in the SAFF Championship semifinal in Dhaka, advancing to the final to pursue a record-extending 10th title.
- Head coach Naushad Moosa led India's U-23 reserve squad to victory while the senior national team competed in friendly matches in New Zealand.
- P.V. Vishnu and captain Chinglensana Singh Konsham scored before halftime to establish an early lead; Bhutan's Kinzang Tashi Tobden reduced the deficit in the 48th minute but India held firm.
- The Video Assistant Referee system made its historic debut in the SAFF Championship, overturning an offside call on Bhutan's goal and canceling a penalty awarded to India.
- India will face either hosts Bangladesh or Pakistan in the final on November 17, seeking to capture a record-extending 10th SAFF Championship title.
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VAR Used In SAFF Championship For First Time; PV Vishnu, Chinglensana Singh Fire India Into Final
P.V. Vishnu and Chinglensana Singh scored as India beat Bhutan 2-1 in Dhaka on November 14, 2026, to reach the SAFF Championship final, with VAR used for the first time in the tournament.
India Secure SAFF Championship Final Berth With Hard-Fought Win Over Bhutan
India defeated Bhutan 2-1 in the SAFF Championship semi-final, securing their spot in the final. Goals from Vishnu PV and Chinglensana Singh Konsham gave India a first-half lead, but Bhutan's Kinzang Tashi Tobden scored early in the second half, making it a close contest. VAR played a crucial role in the match, overturning decisions. India will now play the winner of the Bangladesh vs Pakistan semi-final on November 17.
India vs Bhutan, SAFF Championship semifinal: Complete head-to-head of IND v BHU before the 2026 semis
India and Bhutan last played in an unofficial friendly in 2025, which the Blue Tigers won 6-1, with goals from Vikram Pratap Singh (2), Rahim Ali, Ryan Williams, Bikash, and Irfan Yawad.
SAFF Championship: India Beat Bhutan 2-1 To Enter Final
Dhaka, November 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) India defeated Bhutan 2-1 in the SAFF Championship semifinals at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday to book their place in the final. P.V. Vishnu and Chinglensana Singh scored for India, while Kinzang Tashi Tobden pulled one back for Bhutan. The defending champions held on to their […]
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