India pips traditional rival Pakistan in curtain-raiser

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SAFF Football Tournament – 15th Edition

India defeated traditional rival Pakistan 3-2 in the curtain raiser of the 15th edition of the SAFF Football Tournament played at the National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh yesterday.

Team India dominated proceedings from the outset, while Pakistan made some valiant efforts only at the latter stages of the game, which was too little too late, as India snatched a sensational victory.