The semi-finalists for the SAFF U-17 Championship 2024 have been confirmed after the conclusion of the group stage matches.

The Pakistan U-17 team secured their spot in the semi-finals by defeating Sri Lanka U-17 with a score of 5-1, finishing on top of Group B. They will face Bangladesh U-17, who qualified as the runners-up of Group A.

Nepal U-17 has qualified for the semis as well after defeating Bhutan U-17 in a do-or-die match by 2-1 in the final group stage game. They have proceeded in the semis as Group B runners-up and are set to challenge Group A winners India U-17 in the semi-final.

Both semi-finals are scheduled to take place at the Changlimithang Stadium in Bhutan on September 28, 2024.

Scenario of Group A in the Group Stage

India U-17-SAFF U-17 Championship 2024-sportzpoint.com — India U-17 against Bangladesh U-17 ( Image Courtesy | Social News XYZ )

Group A included three teams: India U-17, Bangladesh U-17, and Maldives U-17.

India U-17 and Bangladesh U-17 faced each other in the inaugural game of the SAFF U-17 Championship 2024 on 20th September 2024. Indian youngsters defeated Bangladesh by 1-0 and earned their first three points in the tournament. Bangladesh U-17 managed a 1-1 draw against Maldives U-17 in the second group game and India U-17 thrashed Maldives U-17 by 3-0 in the last group match.

India U-17 qualified as Group A winners whereas Bangladesh U-17 earned their second-place qualification based on goal difference.

Final Standings of Group A

Teams	M	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Points
(Q) India U-17	2	2	0	0	4	0	4	6
(Q) Bangladesh U-17	2	0	1	1	1	2	-1	1
Maldives U-17	2	0	1	1	1	4	-3	1

Group B positions in the Group Stage

Pakistan U-17-SAFF U-17 Championship 2024-sportzpoint.com — Pakistan U-17 defeated Bhutan U-17 yestersday.( Image Courtesy | FootballPakistan.com)

Group B consisted of four teams: Pakistan U-17, Nepal U-17, Sri Lanka U-17, and the hosts of the tournament, Bhutan U-17.

Pakistan U-17 defeated Nepal U-17 by 1-0 in the opening match of Group B and Bhutan U-17 completely outplayed Sri Lanka U-17 by 5-1. In the second round, Nepal U-17 eased past Sri Lanka U-17 by 4-0 whereas Bhutan U-17 made a heroic comeback to steal a draw against Pakistan by 3-3 after scoring 2 goals in the last ten minutes of the game.

Pakistan U-17 has bounced back stronger after beating Sri Lanka U-17 by 5-1 yesterday to confirm themselves as the group winners. In the last match of the overall group stage Nepal U-17 pulled off another comeback to win by 2-1 yesterday as well after the hosts Bhutan U-17 led at half-time by 1-0. Nepal U-17 earned their qualification to semis as the runners-up of Group B.

Final Standings of Group B

Teams	M	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Points
(Q) Pakistan U-17	3	2	1	0	9	4	5	7
(Q) Nepal U-17	3	2	0	1	6	2	4	6
Bhutan U-17	3	1	1	1	9	6	3	4
Sri Lanka U-17	3	0	0	3	2	14	-12	0

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Semi-finals

Both semi-finals are scheduled to take place at the Changlimithang Stadium in Bhutan on September 28, 2024.

Semi-final 1 | India U-17 (Group A winners) vs Nepal U-17 (Group B Runners-up)

Semi-final 2 | Pakistan U-17 (Group B winners) vs Bangladesh U-17 (Group A Runners-up)

The winners of the semi-finals will face off for the ultimate showdown in the Final on 30th September 2024 at the Changlimithang Stadium in Bhutan.

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