The Maldives national under-20 team threw away a two-goal lead to lose 3–2 to Sri Lanka in the SAFF U-20 Championship opener at Galolhu Stadium. Head coach István Urbányi urged patience, stressed long-term development over results, and said changes in personnel and tactics would be made before the next group match against Bhutan.
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the Maldives national under-20 football team surrendered a two-goal advantage to lose 3–2 against Sri Lanka
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Captain Ilan Imran gave the hosts the lead in the 28th minute after receiving a well-timed pass from Ahmed Mikyal Mueen
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Sri Lanka changed the pace of the match almost immediately after the restart, scoring within 44 seconds through Mohamed Katheem
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the winning goal came in the 88th minute when Sri Lanka captain Hussain Abdullah converted from the penalty spot after goalkeeper Xahran Hassan Ziyad fouled Katheem inside the area
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