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SAFF Championship 2023: India beat spirited Nepal 2-0 to qualify for semis

Despite conceding a two-goal lead, Nepal tried gamely to stage a comeback. But India were able to keep the scoreline intact

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India’s Sunil Chhetri during the match against Nepal in Bangalore on Saturday. Pic/PTI

India’s Sunil Chhetri during the match against Nepal in Bangalore on Saturday. Pic/PTI

Captain Sunil Chhetri found the target yet again as India beat a spirited Nepal 2-0 in their second group match to book a berth in the SAFF Championship semifinals here on Saturday.

Chhetri (61st minute) scored his fourth goal of the tournament before Mahesh Singh (70th) struck to notch up the home side’s second consecutive win. India had beaten Pakistan 4-0 in their opening match on Wednesday with Chhetri scoring a hat-trick.

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