India dominated Maldives 3-0 in a FIFA International Friendly match on Wednesday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. The victory marked India’s first international win in 15 months, with captain Sunil Chhetri scoring his 95th international goal. The Blue Tigers were in full control, with Rahul Bheke and Liston Colaco also finding the net. India’s next match will be against Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers on March 25.

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• India defeated Maldives 3-0 in a FIFA International Friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong.
• Rahul Bheke opened the scoring with a powerful header in the 34th minute.
• Liston Colaco doubled the lead with a header in the 66th minute.
• Captain Sunil Chhetri scored his 95th international goal in the 76th minute, sealing India’s win.
• The match ended India’s 15-month winless streak in international football.
• Chhetri made his return to the national team after 286 days, playing his 152nd international match.
• The victory marked India’s first win under Spanish coach Manolo Márquez.
• Maldives goalkeeper Hussain Shareef made several important saves but was beaten by Bheke and Colaco’s headers.
• The match was the first senior men’s international game hosted at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
• India’s next match is against Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers on March 25.