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India defeat Nepal in Saff U-15 group stage game
India finished on the top of the group after defeating Nepal 2-1 in the final group game of the Saff U-15 Football Championship at Anfa Complex in Satdobato, Kathmandu.bookmark
Published at : August 23, 2017
Updated at : August 23, 2017 17:11
Kathmandu
India finished as group winners after defeating Nepal 2-1 in the final group game of the Saff U-15 Football Championship at Anfa Complex in Satdobato, Kathmandu.
Bikram Pratap Singh opened the scoring in 27th minute after a mistake by Nepali goalie Bishal Sunar. Roshan Rana Magar leveled the scored through a penalty on 41st minute. Rana Magar's initial shot was saved by Indian goalkeeper but he scored on the rebound.
Indian side took the lead again in the 65th minute through a free kick when Rabi Bahadur Rana headed into the net.
India finished their group as winners while Nepal finished behind India.
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