Nepal’s SAFF dream ends as Bangladesh reach third straight final

Bangladesh capitalise on a chaotic injury-time moment to secure a 2-1 semifinal victory over Nepal and keep their title defence alive.

The last time Nepal were denied an entry to the final of the SAFF Women’s Championship was during the fourth edition hosted by India in Siliguri from December 26, 2016, to January 4, 2017. The second time was on Wednesday, when the South Asian tournament returned to India—only for the second time—for the eighth edition, which kicked off in Goa on May 25.