Abdullah's hat-trick seals Pakistan's win over Bhutan in SAFF U17 Championship

COLOMBO: Muhammad Abdullah starred as Pakistan kicked off their campaign in an emphatic fashion with a dominant win over Bhutan in the opening match of the U-17 SAFF Championship.

Muhammad Abdullah starred with a brilliant hat-trick in Green Shirts’ comprehensive 4-0 victory.

Pakistan netted the opening goal in the 15th minute of the game, courtesy of Abdullah’s brilliance. He struck again in the 25th to double Pakistan’s lead.

At the halfway stage of the game, Pakistan remained dominant and did not allow Bhutan to score a goal.

 

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Hamza Yasir extended Pakistan’s advantage with a goal in the 67th minute, while Muhammad Abdullah completed his hat-trick just three minutes later in the 70th minute.

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Pakistan will now face Maldives in their second group match on 19 September 2025 at 2:30 PM Pakistan Standard Time. They will play Bhutan on September 19 before concluding the group stage with the match against arch-rivals India.

Pakistan is placed in Group ‘B’ alongside India, Maldives, and Bhutan.

Pakistan U-17 squad:

Goalkeepers: Samar Razzaq, Khalil Jibran, and Adil Ali Khan

Defenders: Nadeem Hussain, Moha­mmad Alam, Mohammad Masood, Mohammad Zub­air, Shahid Anjum, Aabiss Raza, Azizullah

Midfielders: Mustafa Israr, Abdul Samad, Ibrahim Asif, Moha­mmad Talha, Haroon Rasheed, Moha­mmad Essa, Saad Tiwana

Forwards: Mohammad Abdu­llah, Mansoor Ahmed, Hasnain Wali Raza, Mohammad Owais, Hamza Yasir, Syed Shahram

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