India loses 1-3 against Nepal in SAFF U20 Women's Championship

By: WE Staff | Wednesday, 8 February 2023

U-20 Women's Team India faced a loss of 1-3 against Nepal in the second half of their match on Tuesday at the Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Dhaka failing to secure the finals. With seven points from three games, Bangladesh won the group stage, followed by Nepal with six points and India securing four points. The two-half match was a head-to-head competition as in the first half India dominated while in the second half, Nepal fought back. Team India tried their best to secure the leading position as Apurna Narzary showcased her moves to break the time which gave team India an advantage but Nepal ensured their finals with goals from Anjali Chand, Preeti Rai, and Amisha Karki.

The members of team India gave tough competition to their opponents, Kajol Dsouza passed the ball to Sumati Kumari who attempted a low cross across the goal for the striker to tap in from point-blank range.

Nepal took complete charge in the second half of the game as the Indian team came under pressure. After restricting the Indian midfielders to take any goal, Indian goalkeeper Anshika made a mistake that gave team Nepal take its first goal.

Astam Oraon was found to make a dangerous tackle inside the box in the 69th minute where Nepal was provided a penalty. Even though Anshika had done it in the right direction, Captain Preeti moved to the area and slammed it home.

The member who led the Nepal team to victory was Amisha Karki by converting a low cross from Preeti Rai and made the final score 3-1.