India emphatically secured their place in the finals of the SAFF U-16 Women’s Football Tournament with a crushing 10-0 victory over hosts Nepal at the Chyasal ground in Lalitpur. The devastating loss also marks Nepal’s exit from the tournament.
Nepal’s campaign had a mixed start. They suffered an initial 2-0 defeat against Bangladesh but bounced back with a 3-0 win over Bhutan. India, on the other hand, opened with a dominant 7-0 win against Bhutan, only to face a setback in their 3-1 loss to Bangladesh.
With their decisive win against Nepal, India sets the stage for a thrilling showdown against Bangladesh on Sunday. Meanwhile, Bangladesh and Bhutan will face off in a crucial match tomorrow.