Pokhara, Feb. 4 -- 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, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

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'), Abhista Basnett (10'), and Divyani Linda (17') netted one apiece.

The Young Tigresses have secured a spot in the SAFF U19 Women's Championship 2026 final after Bangladesh defeated the hosts Nepal 4-0 in the second match on Wednesday.

India thus finished second on the table with six points from three matches, three behind leaders Bangladesh. The hosts fin...