India vs Maldives Highlights, Football Match: Sunil Chhetri strikes on return as IND beat MDV 3-0

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: FULL TIME! First win for India under Manolo Marquez. Two goals from corner and one from open play, while all three were headers. A clinical performance from India and Sunil Chhetri makes his comeback memorable with his 95th international goal. A good win for India ahead of big clash against Bangladesh. IND 3-0 MDV Full Time

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: A yellow card late in the game for India and it's Mahesh Singh who gets booked. India are in no mood to concede any late goal, as they are focused on keeping the clean sheet here. IND 3-0 MDV | 90+2'

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: The Indian footballers are now having fun here and looking to take on the Malaysian defenders on their own to showcase their individual talent. They are looking to take shots from the long range also. IND 3-0 MDV | 85'

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: Sunil Chhetri puts his name on the scoresheet on his comeback. He silenced his critics once again and got his 95th international goal. An excellent cross from Liston Colaco and Chhetri connected the header. First goal for India from the open play. IND 3-0 MDV | 76'

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: Liston Colaco with the second goal for India as he hits the siu to celebrate his goal. Another goal for India from a corner set-piece as Colaco's header beats goalkeeper Hussain Shareef to find the goal; India are in a dominant position now in this game. IND 2-0 MDV | 66'

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: Sunil Chhetri and Faruk Choudhary have linked up on multiple occasions in the match but they have failed to convert it into a goal as the scoreline remains 1-0. India have made a couple of changes here as they still looking to double the lead. IND 1-0 MDV 62'

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: India continue to cause trouble for the Maldives defenders with some sharp moves. However, the visitors' defensive line remained quite compact and did not allow India to double their lead. Faruk already had a couple of chances in the second half, but the scoreline remained the same. IND 1-0 MDV | 53'

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: The second half begins and India started it with an impressive approach. They also doubled their lead from another corner, but this time, the Malaysian defender blocked it. IND 1-0 MDV | 47'

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: Half Time! India are ahead in the game at half-time. Rahul Bheke, with a header, remained the lone goal-scorer in the first half. The Indian midfielders did make some good moves upfront, but India lacked the finishing instinct in the final third. IND 1-0 MDV | Half Time

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: Farukh Choudhary, who just came on the field, failed to connect the header in the net and hit it wide of the goal. It was a great move from India, as all the forwards are making things work for them at the moment. IND vs MDV | 45'

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: Substitute ahead of half time. Farukh Choudhary replaces Brandon Fernandes, who picked up a knock as Maldives's defender has already received a yellow card. IND 1-0 MDV | 42'

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: GOAL! Rahul Bheke jumped in the air and connected a clinical header from the corner. The deadlock has been broken and India are ahead in the game. Bheke timed his jump well and rose over the Malaysian players to head it into the nets. IND 1-0 MDV | 35'

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: Maldives have failed to cause much of a disruption in the Indian box so far. They have been forced to take the long-range shots, which is not a worry for Vishal Kaith. The two teams need to work on their finishing skills to add fire to this match. IND 0-0 MDV | 32'

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: India have dominated the possession so far, but the forwards have not broken the deadlock yet. They have come close to scoring on a couple of occasions but failed to get it done. Liston Colaco went for a long-ranging shot from the free-kick spot. IND 0-0 MDV | 24'

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: Back corners for India. They got the chance to open the scoring on the first attempt, but Rahul failed to convert the close-range chance. India have been playing the attacking brand of football but lacks finishing.

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: Rahul Bheke blocked the shot from Hamza as Maldives failed to convert a sharp counter-attacking move. Hamza tried to curl the ball and hit the far corner but failed to execute it. IND 0-0 MDV | 7'

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: Sunil Chhetri with a chip inside the box early in the game to straightaway make the impact. Mahesh Singh failed to finish, but India got a corner, but it also didn't work out well. IND 0-0 MDV | 3'

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: Kick-off in Shillong as India start with 4-4-1-1 formation to stamp their authroity ovr Maldives who are going ahead with 4-4-2.

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: The referees are out in the middle alongside the prayers for both teams. It's for the national anthems of India and Maldives as Sunil Chhetri leads the way for the home team.

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: The Indian players have started their warm-up for the friendly contest as the fans have also started coming into the stadium.

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: The Maldives match will serve as a dress rehearsal for the all-important AFC Asian Cup qualifier as India will face Bangladesh at the same venue in less than a week's time. The preparatory match for Manolo Marquez's side marks a historic moment as the Blue Tigers will play in the football-crazy hill town for the first time.

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is ready for the historic clash in Shillong. It is going to be a special evening for the Shillong people.

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: The starting line-up of India is out as Sunil Chhetri starts for India as he will be wearing the captain's armband. It is going to be the 152nd international cap for the legendary footballer.

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: India vs Maldives clash will be special for the Shillong crowd as the Blue Tigers are playing for the first time in the city. The stadium is expected to be jam-packed in favour of the home team.

IND vs MDV LIVE SCORE: Sunil Chhetri has been in incredible form this season in ISL with 12 goals from 24 matches to be the second-highest scorer overall and highest among Indians. He will be looking to continue the purple patch in the Indian colours.