India has defeated Nepal 4-2 in penalty shootout to enter the final of the SAFF under 16 football Championship Tournament. India defeated the hosts in penalty shootout in the semifinals played at Dasharath Stadium, Kathmandu today .The match had ended in 1-1 in the scheduled time .Nepali player Rishi Thapa Magar scored the first goal at the 20th minute of the match however Laldanta Sanga scored the equalizer in injury time to level the score .India will face Pakistan in the final to be played on Wednesday. In the first semifinal Pakistan defeated Bangladesh 2-0 to enter the final .The match was entering a draw when Mansoor Khan scored in the 89 th minute and soon after Sher Ali scored soon after
News On AIR | August 8, 2011 7:17 PM
SAFF U-16 football Championship: India beat Nepal, enters final