Tajikistan Triumphs in U23 Tri-Nation Showdown
In a tightly contested fixture, the India U23 men's team lost 0-1 to Tajikistan in the U23 Tri-Nation Championship finale. Despite dominating play, a first-half goal from Tajikistan secured their victory and the championship title, leaving India as runners-up and Bhutan third.
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In a decisive match at Arunachal Pradesh's Golden Jubilee Stadium, the India U23 men's national team suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat against Tajikistan. This loss marked the climax of the U23 Tri-Nation Championship 2026.
Tajikistan's midfielder, Khaitov Azizbek, scored the sole goal of the match in the 9th minute, enough to seal the victory despite persistent pressure from India. The Blue Colts created numerous chances but failed to capitalize, ultimately finishing second in the tournament.
With clean sheets in both matches, Tajikistan claimed the championship. India ended with one win, while Bhutan finished third, failing to score any points.
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