US EditionIndia Beats Bhutan 8-0 to Set up SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship Final Against Bangladesh
India's U17 team scored eight goals to dominate Bhutan and secure a spot in the SAFF U19 final against Bangladesh, finishing second in the group stage.
- On Wednesday, India thrashed Bhutan 8-0 at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium in Nepal to reach the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final against Bangladesh.
- Needing at least a draw to stay in the title race, India began aggressively and took the lead in the sixth minute through Alisha Lyngdoh, with Abhista Basnett and Divyani Linda adding goals by the 17th minute.
- Pearl Fernandes scored a first-half hat-trick at 16', 39', 41', while Pritika Barman scored at 25' and 90'; India led 7-0 by half-time.
- After the victory, India finished second with six points from three matches, three behind Bangladesh; hosts Nepal ended third while Bhutan finished rock-bottom.
- The Indian Under-17 women's team is using the U19 SAFF event as preparation for the AFC U17 pathway, gaining experience under Pamela Conti against older opposition.
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SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship: India Rout Bhutan To Set Up Final Showdown With Bangladesh
Pearl Fernandes netted thrice in the first half, followed by Pritika Barman's brace, while Alisha Lyngdoh, Abhista Basnett, and Divyani Linda scored a piece to take India into finals
India Thrash Bhutan to Book SAFF U19 Championship Final Date with Bangladesh
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The Indian U17 women's team defeated Bhutan 8-0 In their last round-robin fixture of the SAFF U19 Women's Championship 2026, at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium on Wednesday. Sports News | India Thrash Bhutan to Book SAFF U19 Championship Final Date with Bangladesh.
Goa’s Pearl shines for India
Her hattrick hands them a 6-0 win over Bhutan and book final date with Bangladesh Panaji: Goa’s Pearl Fernandes netted a hattrick to seal Indian U-17 women’s team an 8-0 win over Bhutan in their final round-robin fixture of the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium on Wednesday. Pearl Fernandes (16’, 39’, 41’) scored a first-half hat-trick, while Pritika Barman (25’, 90’) got one goal in each half. Alisha Lyngdoh (6’), …
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