By Sachit Subba • Football • Aug 29, 2025 14:26 PM • 131 views
India sealed the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship title emphatically on Friday, thrashing Nepal 5-0 at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan. The dominant win ensured India's triumph with one match still to play. The victory marked India's fifth straight win of the campaign, taking their tally to a perfect 15 points from five matches. With a five-point cushion over second-placed Bangladesh (10 points), India cannot be caught, regardless of the outcome of their final fixture against Bangladesh. For Nepal, however, the tournament turned bitter. The heavy defeat was their fourth loss, leaving them stranded on three points. Their last opportunity to salvage pride will come in the concluding match against hosts Bhutan. On the pitch, India were ruthless from the outset. Peral Fernandez and Divyani Linda each struck twice, while Neera Chanu added a fifth to cap a clinical performance that underlined India's dominance at this level. The result not only confirmed India's supremacy in the region but also showcased their depth and attacking prowess, setting the tone for the final clash, which now serves as a mere formality.
