SAFF CUP 2018: India sail into the final after beating Pakistan 3-1

India beat Pakistan in a high octane football match by 3-1 and breezed into the final of SAFF Cup. Indian striker Manvir Singh scored two goals back to back in the second half, and another Indian striker Sumit Passi headed a cold pass into the nets after it was delivered by Ashique Kuruniyan.

After a goalless first half, Manvir scored a goal in the 49th minute and added another 20 minutes later. The substitute of Manvir Singh, Sumit Passi sealed the victory for India in the 83rd minute of the match. Pakistan’s Hassan Bashir tried to reduce the difference on the board by scoring one goal in the 88th minute, but it was too late to deny the opposition’s victory.

Now, India will meet Maldives on Saturday for the final clash of the championship. Maldives got a clinical win against Nepal 3-0 to enter into the final.

Here are the twitter reactions on India vs Pakistan Clash in the SAFF Cup 2018.

Here are the twitter reactions on India vs Pakistan clash in the SAFF Cup 2018:

Indian Super League Tweeted the statement of the National team coach Stephen Constan, “It was a 100% team performance. We have to thank the backroom staff for all the hard work they have done. The subs did their job, so I am very happy”. #BackTheBlue #INDvPAK

.@StephenConstan: It was a 100% team performance. We have to thank the backroom staff for all the hard work they have done. The subs did their job, so I am very happy.#BackTheBlue #INDvPAK

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) September 12, 2018

While Indian football Team’s official account tweeted:

“FT: Full marks to India for securing the spot in the 12th edition of the @SAFFSuzukiCup having beaten arch-rivals Pakistan 3-1 in the semis. IND 3-1 PAK #INDvPAK #BackTheBlue #AsiaDream #SAFFSuzukiCup”.

FT: Full marks to India for securing the spot in the 12th edition of the @SAFFSuzukiCup having beaten arch-rivals Pakistan 3-1 in the semis.

IND 3-1 PAK#INDvPAK #BackTheBlue #AsianDream #SaffSuzukiCup

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) September 12, 2018

The parody account of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja tweeted, “ Football: Defending Champions India beat Pakistan 3-1 to enter the finals of SAFF Cup. Be it Cricket, be it Football, be it Hockey, be it Kabaddi or be it War. BAAP BAAP HOTA HAI #INDvPAK #SAFFSuzukiCup.”

Football: Defending Champions India Beat Pakistan 3-1 To Enter The Finals Of SAFF Cup.

Be It Cricket
Be It Hockey
Be It Kabaddi
Be It Football
Be It War

BAAP BAAP HOTA HAI ??? #INDvPAK #INDvsPAK #SAFFSuzukiCup pic.twitter.com/PVky3Jqe2Q

— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) September 12, 2018

SAFF Suzuki Cup celebrated the form of Manvir Singh when he scored his second goal of the tournament. “India #9 Manvir Singh gets his second goal of the tournament in this #INDvPAK tie #SAFFSuzukiCup.”

India #9 Manvir Singh gets his second goal of the tournament in this #INDvsPAK tie ????#SAFFSuzukiCup pic.twitter.com/M9nqVLYEEc

— SAFF Suzuki Cup (@SAFFSuzukiCup) September 12, 2018

Here are the other twitter reactions:

India beat rivals Pakistan to enter #SAFFCup2018 final#INDvsPAK #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/s3kOD4fKmy

— GOAL India (@Goal_India) September 12, 2018

GOAL ??3-1??

Hassan Bashir scores for Pakistan. #SAFFSuzukiCup #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/LyGGPRxsIL

— SAFF Suzuki Cup (@SAFFSuzukiCup) September 12, 2018

Full Time
Pakistan 1-3 India

Pakistan lost to India by 3 goal to One. Never mind guys you played really well.
Proud of you.#Pakistan #India #Football #SaffSuzukiCup2018 pic.twitter.com/8suoM6LJcb

— Jelly Bean???? (@jelly_ki_bean) September 12, 2018

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It's always a special victory to have against your arch rivals. #ComeOnYouBlues

?????????#BackTheBlue #WeAreIndia

— arya (@Iam_Aryalok) September 12, 2018

https://twitter.com/Culer_sk/status/1039898768324186112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1039898768324186112&ref_url=httpss%3A%2F%2Fwww.90min.in%2Fposts%2F6168986-india-beat-pakistan-3-1-to-reach-the-saff-championship-final-report-and-twitter-reactions

Best feeling ever. Congratulations my Team, proud of you all..??? #BackTheBlue

— Suravy G. (@blaugrana_su) September 12, 2018

India march to the final of the #SAFFSuzukiCup with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Pakistan! #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/zZ2j4vD8LS

— SAFF Suzuki Cup (@SAFFSuzukiCup) September 12, 2018

We are all trying and getting the results accordingly, says MVP Manvir Singh #INDvPAK #BackTheBlue #SaffSuzukiCup pic.twitter.com/ZtwKnATugC

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) September 12, 2018

A Semi Final between India and Pakistan. That too with full of drama. It cannot get better than this. In a wet, muddy surface, India crushed Pakistan by 3-1. Manvir Singh found himself twice in the scoresheet, whereas Passi joins the party with one on his birthday. pic.twitter.com/Uw6t3DaYQo

— Indian Football Team for World Cup (@IFTWC) September 12, 2018