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India secured their place in the SAFF Championship semifinals with a 1-0 victory over Maldives, thanks to a penalty goal by Suhail Ahmad Bhat in the 38th minute. Goalkeeper Priyansh Dubey made crucial saves to maintain the lead. India finished Group B with six points, ahead of Pakistan, while Maldives exited without a point. They will face either Bangladesh, Bhutan, or Sri Lanka in the semifinals on November 14, pending the outcome of the final Group A match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
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