Nepal clinched the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship on Friday, remaining unbeaten in the tournament after a 1-1 draw with hosts Bangladesh in their last group match at the BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Nepal’s 1-0 win over Bangladesh in their first leg match on November 3 gave them the edge over hosts in the double-round robin format tournament that also featured Bhutan. Nepal had defeated Bhutan 7-0 and 1-0 in group rounds.

Sushila KC gave an early 14th minute lead to Nepal in their last group match before the hosts levelled scores nine minutes into the second half. Goalkeeper Sujata Tamang rescued Nepal in the 89th after she denied a penalty taken by Joynob Bibi Rita. Tamang was declared the best goalkeeper of the tournament.

The outcome over Bangladesh meant Nepal finished on top of the table with 10 points—winning three and drawing one match—while Bangladesh with two wins and a draw secured second position on seven points. Bhutan finished pointless losing all four matches.

It is the first international silverware won by Nepali women’s football team at South Asian level—senior or age group. The Nepali team are scheduled to return home on Saturday.