India held to a draw by Bangladesh in SAFF Futsal Championship

Nonthaburi (Thailand), Jan. 14 -- The Indian men's team were held to a pulsating 4-4 draw by Bangladesh in their opening match of the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 at the Nonthaburi Stadium here on Wednesday.

K Roluahpuia scored a brace for the Futsal Tigers in the 27th and 36th minutes after Anmol Adhikari (12') and Lalsawmpuia (20') scored in the first period. For Bangladesh, Md MoinAhmed (9', 31') and Md Rahbar Wahed Khan (16', 37') netted a brace each.

India began on the front foot, pressing high and moving the ball quickly across the court. Early chances fell to Anmol Adhikari and Tijo Job, but Bangladesh survived the initial pressure through disciplined defending and sharp counter-attacks.

The breakthrough came in the ninth minute ...