SAFF Championship: Samad's late winner puts Pakistan in final

Abdul Samad Arshad's strike with about five minutes left gave Pakistan their first SAFF final, where they will face India on Tuesday after India beat Bhutan 2-1.

Abdul Samad Arshad scored the only goal in a 1-0 semi-final win over hosts Bangladesh at the National Stadium on Saturday.

The goal came around five minutes before regulation time ended, after Bangladesh had dominated possession.

Pakistan reached the SAFF Championship final for the first time, after four earlier semi-final exits.

Pakistan will face arch-rivals and defending champions India in the final on Tuesday.

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