Pokhara(Nepal), 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.
Pearl Fernandes (16', 39', 41') scored a 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, with this result, secured themselves a spot in the SAFF U19 Women's Championship 2026 final, after Bangladesh defeated hosts Nepal 4-0, in the second match of Wednesday. India, thus finish second on the table with six points from three matches, three behind leaders Bangladesh. The hosts finish third with three points, w...