9' - Manisha Kalyan drives forward
Manisha Kalyan makes a foray forward in the 4th minute, leaving Nepal in her wake with body feints, but her shot is saved. Another inviting cross comes in from the left, inches away from the boot of the Indian forward. It's all India in the opening minutes.
2' - India start with early foray
The anthems are done. The match begins with a minute of silence for the departed Tulsidas Balaram. Dangmei Grace finds herself in some space near the box but cannot keep her composure and is surrounded by Nepal defenders.
Injuries in Indian side - No Aditi, Bala
"It's quite a blow for the players and the team as well. Aditi has an ACL, and Bala has shoulder injuries from a bad fall," said Dennerby. "But we take it in our stride. This is also a good chance for the other players to step up to the plate and prove their mettle."
India Playing XI
"Mistakes tend to happen, and we never blame any individuals for them -- we are all human after all. What we try to do, though, is to learn from them and improve for the better, and that is something I have seen in these girls, over the last couple of years," said India coach Thomas Dennerby on the mistakes late in the match last time.
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