India won 2-1 over Bhutan in the SAFF Championship play‑off.

India took a 2-0 lead before half‑time when V. P V scored in the eighth minute and C. Singh added a second in the 28th minute.

Bhutan responded in the 48th minute when K. Tobden netted for the visitors, but India held on to secure the win.

V. P V and C. Singh were the key contributors for India, while K. Tobden was the only Bhutan scorer.