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Bibiano Fernandes hails India's 'tremendous character' after SAFF U19 title win against Bangladesh

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Bibiano Fernandes Hails India's 'tremendous Character' After SAFF U19 Title Win Against Bangladesh

By IANS News May 19, 2025 • 15:42 PM View: 327

AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers: Head coach Bibiano Fernandes was all praises for his boys after India were crowned the SAFF U19 champions at the Golden Jubilee Stadium on Sunday.

The match had ended 1-1 after regulation time, forcing a nervy penalty shootout. India had taken the lead in the second minute through captain Singamayum Shami before Bangladesh equalised in the 61st minute through Md Joy Ahamed.

The Blue Colts stood tall and defended their trophy with a 4-3 win on penalty shootouts and Fernandes hailed their 'tremendous character'.

TAGS Bibiano Fernandes SAFF U19 Arunachal Pradesh Golden Jubilee Stadium Singamayum Shami Md Joy Ahamed Blue Colts Blue Colts Singh Aheibam India U19s AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers World Cup

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