Nepal, Bhutan begin SAFF U19 Women’s Championship with defeats in Pokhara

Summary

The SAFF U19 Women’s Championship began in Pokhara with India and Bangladesh defeating Nepal and Bhutan respectively, including Bangladesh's dominant win over Bhutan.

Key Points
  • SAFF U19 Women’s Championship started at Pokhara Stadium with four teams participating.
  • Bangladesh overwhelmed Bhutan with a 12-goal victory, highlighted by multiple hat-tricks.
  • India narrowly defeated Nepal 1-0, with Nepal's goalkeeper making several key saves.
  • Tournament follows a single round-robin format with upcoming matches between Nepal vs Bhutan and India vs Bangladesh.
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