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India vs Maldives Football Highlights: Chhetri in scoresheet as India win 3-0 against Maldives

India vs Maldives Football Highlights: Chhetri in scoresheet as India win 3-0 against Maldives

FP Sports Desk • March 19, 2025, 21:35:33 IST

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India vs Maldives Football Match Highlights (India National Football Team vs Maldives National Football Team): India defeated Maldives 3-0 in their international friendly on Wednesday. Sunil Chhetri scored the final goal of the match as India registered their first win under head coach Manolo Marquez. Follow our live blog for the latest score and updates.

India vs Maldives Football Highlights: Chhetri in scoresheet as India win 3-0 against Maldives

Rahul Bheke celebrates after scoring a goal against Maldives. Image: AIFF

India vs Maldives Highlights: India have defeated Maldives 3-0 in their international friendly on Wednesday. Sunil Chhetri, playing his first match after returning from retirement, got on the scoresheet with a goal in the 77th minute. Rahul Bheke opened the scoring in the 34th minute, heading in a corner from Brandon. Liston Colaco doubled the lead in the 66th minute with another well-placed header. India will now face Bangladesh in their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers game on 25 March.

India vs Maldives Football Match Today Highlights

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March 19, 2025, 21:35:33 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Signing off!

That’s it from us for the India vs Maldives games. India will now prepare for their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers match against Bangladesh, which is scheduled on 25 March.

March 19, 2025, 20:56:28 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Blue Tigers win 3-0

A dominant performance from the Blue Tigers as they claim a 3-0 win over the Maldives. Rahul Bheke opened the scoring with a header in the 34th minute. Liston Colaco doubled the lead in the 66th minute with another well-placed header. Sunil Chhetri, marking his return, sealed the win with a classic goal in the 78th minute.

March 19, 2025, 20:51:44 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: 5 minutes extra time added; IND 3-0 MDV

Five minutes of added time to play. India are closing in on a solid victory, but the Maldives will look for a late push.

March 19, 2025, 20:47:57 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: India make three changes, Chhetri replaced

India make a triple change as Sunil Chhetri, Liston Colaco, and Subhasish Bose make way for Irfan, Abhishek Singh, and Ashique. Chhetri leaves the pitch after marking his return with a goal, while fresh legs come on to see out the game. India remains in control.

India vs Maldives LIVE score: Chhetri scores a goal in his first match back; IND 3-0 MDV

Sunil Chhetri marked his return with a goal. Mahesh sent in a low cross that Farukh missed, but Liston recycled the ball on the left and delivered it back into the six-yard area and Chhetri scored. India took a three-goal lead as the skipper got on the scoresheet.

March 19, 2025, 20:26:34 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Another corner, another header, another goal; IND 2-0 MDV

Liston Colaco rose high to meet the delivery and powered his header into the net in the 66th minute. A well-executed goal for India.

March 19, 2025, 20:22:04 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: India make two substitutions; IND 1-0 MDV

India make a double change as Suresh and Valpuia make way for Boris Singh and Apuia. Fresh legs in midfield as India look to maintain control and extend their lead.

March 19, 2025, 20:18:00 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Chhetri creates a chance but Farukh misses it

Chhetri and Farukh combined well to break into the box, creating a promising chance. Instead of taking the shot, Farukh looked to cut it back for the skipper, but the Maldives defense reacted quickly and blocked the attempt, conceding a corner. India looking for a second goal.

March 19, 2025, 20:16:09 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: India remain in control; IND 1-0 MDV

Maldives finally got their first spell of possession in the second half. Ahmed received the ball on the edge of the box and went for goal, but missed the shot. India remain in control.

March 19, 2025, 20:12:18 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Chhetri comes close to scoring a goal; IND 1-0 MDV

India have started brightly, pressing high and creating early chances. Mahesh Singh won a corner. Sunil Chhetri rose highest to meet it with a powerful header but Hamza made a crucial clearance, denying the Indian skipper a goal.

March 19, 2025, 20:05:03 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Players take the field for second half

Players from both teams have taken the field for the second half of the game. India will look to further extend their lead. Maldives still in search for a goal.

March 19, 2025, 19:50:24 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: India lead by 1-0 at half-time

India are leading Maldives 1-0 at half-time. Rahul Bheke’s 34th-minute header is the only goal that separates both teams. Maldives will look to level the score in the second half.

March 19, 2025, 19:48:32 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Three mins extra time added; IND 1-0 MDV

The referee has signaled for three minutes of added time at the end of the first half. India are still leading by 1-0. Maldives will want to equal the score before the break.

March 19, 2025, 19:36:26 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Blue Tigers take the lead; IND 1-0 MDV

Rahul Bheke scored India’s first goal to help the side take a lead against Maldives. Bheke scored in the 35th minute, successfully converting a corner from Brandon.

March 19, 2025, 19:34:48 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Injury scare for India; IND 0-0 MDV

Brandon suffered an injury scare as Mahesh failed to control the ball on the right, and Brandon fell to the ground in pain in the 31st minute.

March 19, 2025, 19:31:12 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Chhetri gets a chance; IND 0-0 MDV

In the 27th minute, Suresh’s over-the-top pass to captain Sunil Chhetri was cleared by Maldives captain Samooh. India are looking strong but the scoreline still reads 0-0.

March 19, 2025, 19:26:40 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: India win free kick but miss out; IND 0-0 MDV

In the 24th minute, Liston was fouled by Ibrahim, earning India a freekick outside the box, which Liston took himself, sending the ball just wide of the right post.

March 19, 2025, 19:19:15 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: India start strong; IND 0-0 MDV

India started strong, creating early chances. Valpuia won a corner in the 12th minute, and Liston earned a freekick in the 14th. Brandon’s cross from the freekick was touched by Ibrahim, but went out for another corner. Still 0-0.

March 19, 2025, 19:13:53 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Freekick to Maldives; IND 0-0 MDV

Suresh fouled Ibrahim in the middle of the pitch. Maldives earned a freekick but failed to capitalise as the ball went out with none of his teammates coming in.

March 19, 2025, 19:07:00 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: India misses a chance; IND 0-0 MDV

Liston played a brilliant through ball. He squared it across, but the Maldives defender headed it towards the goal. The keeper saved it and spilled the ball. Mahesh was there, but a crucial interception cleared it for a corner. It was so close to an India goal.

March 19, 2025, 19:03:42 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Match begins!

The India vs Maldives match has begun. Sunil Chhetri is in action for the Men in Blue in Shillong. India start from left to right.

March 19, 2025, 18:59:41 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Players take the field

Players from both teams have taken the field for the friendly match between India and Maldives.

March 19, 2025, 18:43:53 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Match to begin soon!

The India vs Maldives match is slated to begin in a while. The kick-off time is set at 7:00 PM IST. Stay tuned for live score and all the latest updates related to the game.

March 19, 2025, 18:41:17 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: The last time both teams met

The last time India and Maldives played a match was in the 2021 SAFF Championship. India defeated Maldives 3-1 in the game. Manvir Singh scored a goal, while Sunil Chhetri scored twice to help India win.

March 19, 2025, 18:38:38 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Head-to-head stats

India and Maldives have played a total of 21 matches against each other. India have won 15, while Maldives have emerged victorious in 4. Two games have ended in draw.

March 19, 2025, 18:32:13 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Maldives' starting 11 revealed

Maldives’ starting 11: Shareef (gk), Samooh Ali, Ahmed Numan, Yoosuf, Hassan, Aiham, Ibrahim, Hussaina, Naim, Hamza, Ali Fasir

March 19, 2025, 18:29:15 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Sunil Chhetri takes the captain's role as India unveil starting 11

Sunil Chhetri has been named the captain of the team in his first match back since coming out of international retirement. This is his cap number 152 for India.

Manolo Márquez names his India XI 🇮🇳 as Sunil Chhetri takes the ©️ armband. Once again. 🤩

Cap number 152. 💙#INDMDV #BlueTigers 🐯 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/HqH31mV9m4
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) March 19, 2025

March 19, 2025, 18:25:51 (IST)

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India vs Maldives LIVE score: Chhetri reverses international retirement

Indian legend Sunil Chhetri has reversed his international retirement to play in the game against Maldives. The reason behind his decision is that India don’t have strikers who can score. Read full story here :

March 19, 2025, 17:58:38 (IST)

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India vs Maldives Live Score: Predicted starting 11s

India’s predicted starting 11: Vishal Kaith (GK), Subhasish Bose, Sandesh Jhingan, Rahul Bheke, Naorem Roshan Singh, Apuia, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Brandon Fernandes, Irfan Yadwad, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Sunil Chhetri.

Maldives’ predicted starting 11: Hussain Shareef (GK), Hussain Sifaau, Samooh Ali, Mohamed Irufaan, Hassan Shifaz, Ibrahim Mahudhee, Hussain Nihan, Ahmed Aiham, Mohamed Naim, Hassan Naiz, Ali Fasir.

March 19, 2025, 17:56:08 (IST)

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India vs Maldives Live Score: Indian players arrive at the stadium

The Indian football team has arrived in Shillong for their maiden match in the Meghalayan city. Check out the images from their pre-game prep.

✅ Checked in at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium 🏟️🙌#INDMDV #BlueTigers 🐯 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/g3EgGbeIRV
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) March 19, 2025

March 19, 2025, 17:54:12 (IST)

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India vs Maldives Live Score: When and where the match will take place?

The India vs Maldives is scheduled to take place at Shillong’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Polo Ground) on 19 March, Wednesday. The match is slated to kick off at 7:00 PM IST. Stay tuned for live score and updates.

March 19, 2025, 17:52:17 (IST)

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India vs Maldives Live Score: How to watch the international friendly match?

The India vs Maldives match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India. Fans can live stream the international friendly game live on the JioHotstar app and website.

March 19, 2025, 17:49:13 (IST)

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India vs Maldives Live Score: Welcome to the blog!

Welcome to the live coverage of India vs Maldives match. Follow the latest score, updates and commentary related to the IND vs MDV international friendly game here :

India vs Maldives Live: India and Maldives are locking horns against each other in an international friendly in Shillong on Wednesday. This marks the first time the Indian team will play a match in the city. Meanwhile, the match will serve as preparation for the Men in Blue ahead of their AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh on 25 March.

Sunil Chhetri has been recalled to the Indian side despite announcing his international retirement last year. India’s head coach Manolo Marquez has said that players in their best form will be given a chance to play regardless of age. Chhetri has been in excellent form in the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL), where he has scored 12 goals in 24 matches.

The India vs Maldives match will be live broadcast on Star Sports Network in India. The live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

India vs Maldives: Predicted starting 11s

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