In a crucial match of the SAFF U20 Championship 2024, Bangladesh U20 claimed a decisive 2-0 victory over Sri Lanka U20, ensuring their place in the semi-finals alongside Nepal U20. This was the second match in Group A, following Sri Lanka’s earlier 1-0 defeat to Nepal U20.
With two losses and no goals scored, Sri Lanka U20’s journey in the tournament comes to an early end, as they finish with zero points.
Despite the disappointing outcome, Sri Lankan head coach Devasagayam Rajmany expressed his satisfaction with the effort shown by his players. He emphasized that the experience gained will be instrumental in preparing for the upcoming AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers.
The final group match between Nepal and Bangladesh will determine the group winner, with both teams already securing their spots in the semi-finals.