BIRATNAGAR, March 23 -- Nepal national women's football team has lost its fourth final to India in the total five editions played since 2010 as the defending champion claimed its fifth title with a 3-1 win in the SAFF Women's Championship in Biratnagar on Friday.

At the Shahid Stadium, the Nepal team kept the rival on pressure and even equalized in the first half. But two goals from India in the second half were enough to shatter Nepal's title hopes.

India had defeated Nepal in the final of the first three editions of the tournament, and Nepal lost to the same team in the semifinals in the fourth edition.

A well-balanced performance from India sealed the fifth consecutive title for the team despite tough challenge by Nepal side.

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