Nonthaburi (Thailand), Jan. 23 -- India registered their first victory of the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 in emphatic fashion, producing a dominant attacking display to defeatBhutan 11-3 at the Nonthaburi Stadium here.
Nikhil Mali netted a hat-trick - all three of his goals being scored in the last minute of the match on Thursday night.
Vincent Laltluangzela and Anmol Adhikari each scored a brace. Jonathan Lalrawngbawla, Lalsawmpuia, and Seaon Dsouza bagged a goal each, while Jignam Seltob Dorji of Bhutanscored an own goal.
The comprehensive win lifted India to fourth place in the standings with five points from four matches. The Futsal Tigers, however, were already out of running for the top spot in thetournament after Maldives defeat...