Thimphu (Bhutan), Aug. 28 -- While Wednesday's 5-0 win over Bhutan may have been a routine high-scoring display from India in the SAFF U17 Women's Championship, there were some deeper emotional elements involved in the game.
Young Tigresses' captain Julan Nongmaithem was named the MVP of the match after a top-drawn finish from outside the box.
The 14-year-old dedicated the award, her first in an international tournament, to her late father, who passed away last year.
"Papa, this is for you, and I miss you so much," she said, pointing to the sky, while talking to AIFF Media after the matchOn the other hand, Abhista Basnett, who assisted Julan's goal, had a special night as her parents were in attendance at the Changlimithang Stadium after...