NEW DELHI: Hosts India secured their spot in the semi-finals of the SAFF Championship by defeating Nepal 2-0 in a thrilling encounter in their second group match.
Captain Sunil Chhetri continued his impressive form, scoring his fourth goal of the tournament, while Mahesh Singh sealed the victory with a crucial goal. India had previously crushed Pakistan 4-0 in their opening match, with Chhetri scoring a hat-trick.
As it happened: India vs Nepal
Chhetri (91 goals from 139 matches), who already holds the distinction of being the second highest-scoring Asian player and the most prolific active goal-scorer in Asia, once again demonstrated his prowess on the field. His goal in the 61st minute gave India the lead they needed, as he found the back of the net with precision. This goal further solidified his impact on the tournament.
With six points from two victories, India secured a semi-fin .........
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