India eves retain SAFF Championship title

Defending champions India came back from a goal down to retain the women’s SAFF Championship when they defeated Nepal 3-1 in the final on Sunday. Trailing courtesy a third minute goal scored by Nepal’s Dipa Adhikari, India restored parity through Supriya Rout Roy five minutes later. Both the teams were locked 1-1 at the interval. Changing over, India doubled the score in the 64th minute through Bem Bem Devi. Kamala Devi completed the rout in the 87th minute. The All India Football Federation AIFF congratulated the team for retaining the SAFF Championship. Praful Patel, AIFF president hailed the performance of the team. “The Women’s team displayed exemplary character both on and off the field as they breezed past every obstacle.” From gulftoday