For the first time in the history of the SAFF Championship, the Maldives has been defeated by Pakistan.

Played at the National Football Stadium in Dhaka during the ongoing SAFF Championship in Bangladesh, Pakistan won the match 3-0.

Pakistan scored two goals within the first 10 minutes of the match.

Defeated by India in the tournament's first match, the Pakistan team played a high-pressing game from the very start of the match and capitalized on opportunities behind the Maldivian defense line.

Pressure mounted on the Maldivian defense during a fast counter-attack launched by Pakistan as the match began. From a penalty obtained, Mikael Aroon Abdullah scored a goal, turning the result in Pakistan's favor.

The match shifted with the excellent play of Pakistan's Najeebullah. Taking advantage of the Maldivian defenders being inattentive inside the area, Najeeb sent in an easy ball to score Pakistan's second goal. Following that, Pakistan widened its lead with a goal by Mujeebullah.

With the changes brought in the second half, the Maldives improved its play. They also created opportunities. However, they were unable to breach Pakistan's goal.

With the victory, Pakistan has confirmed a spot in the semi-finals. That team has three points and a goal difference of plus two. The next match for the Maldives will be played against India. If they win that match 4-0, the Maldives will advance to the semi-finals.