India’s youth football side, often referred to as the Blue Colts, endured a disappointing finish as they fell short in the final against Tajikistan despite entering the match as clear favourites. An early goal by Khaitov Azizbek in the ninth minute set the tone for a tightly contested encounter. While India dominated phases of play, inefficiencies in midfield coordination and attacking execution proved costly. Tajikistan, though wasteful with additional chances, held firm defensively to secure victory.