India booked their place in the SAFF Championship semifinals with a 1-0 win over Maldives. Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored the winner from the penalty spot, while goalkeeper Priyansh Dubey produced crucial late saves to preserve the defending champions' lead. Suhail Ahmad Bhat's first-half penalty proved decisive, while goalkeeper Priyansh Dubey produced a series of important saves to preserve the defending champions' lead.