India-SL fight for semis spot today
Defending champions India will take on Sri Lanka in a crucial Group A match of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) championship at the Bangabandhu National Stadium today evening.
Having won one match against a defeat, India need a draw today to secure a semifinal spot behind Pakistan who have already made it to the last four winning both their matches against India and Sri Lanka.
The Indians looked a much relieved side after their 4-0 thrashing of Afghanistan on Sunday. Stephen Constantine's charges, who lost their first game 0-1 against perennial rivals Pakistan, were in a confident mood during practice yesterday afternoon at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka, still smarting from their 1-2 loss at the hands of group leaders Pakistan, have no option but to win against India.
The match will kick off at 5:45pm Bangladesh Standard Time at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.
In the day's first encounter, Pakistan, who have already confirmed a last-four berth with two wins in two matches, take on no-hoppers Afghanistan.
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