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India vs Nepal - International Friendly: LIVE BLOG, News, Scores, Updates and Result
India takes on Nepal later today in the second friendly match ahead of October's SAFF Cup. Stay tuned for all the real-time updates on our LIVE BLOG.
Indian players celebrating Anirudh Thapa's goal in the last match (Source: AIFF Media)
Igor Stimac's Indian side will be looking for a morale-boosting victory when they take on Nepal in yet another international friendly on Sunday at the Dashrath Stadium in Kathmandu.
A good performance on the day will be of paramount importance following a disappointing display in the first friendly where India just about managed a draw, thanks to Anirudh Thapa's 60th minute equaliser.
Stimac is expected to field a similar starting eleven to the one that turned out on Thursday. Keep following all the latest updates from the match right here on our LIVE BLOG. Kick Off at 5:15 pm. We will be here with the team news before that.
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Live Updates
- 5 Sep 2021 12:58 PM GMT
Who will bow first?
Farukh has taken up Bipin's position on the left but his decision-making and weight of pass has already cost India two promising moves. Nepal too, have lost their momentum.
55' Nepal 0-0 India
- 5 Sep 2021 12:53 PM GMT
India gaining confidence
India have made a better start post interval and are looking to increase the speed of their passing.
50' Nepal 0-0 India
- 5 Sep 2021 12:47 PM GMT
2nd Half kicks off!
Bipin Singh is replaced by Farukh Chaudhary as the second half gets underway.
- 5 Sep 2021 12:39 PM GMT
India in need of a spark!
Not quite sure we'd agree with that but it is what it is. Need a big performance in the second half.
- 5 Sep 2021 12:34 PM GMT
HALF-TIME!!
The first half comes to an end. To be fair, Nepal look more likely to score if they can sort their final pass out.
Something's got to give for Igor Stimac and India in the second period.
- 5 Sep 2021 12:31 PM GMT
Chhetri header goes wide!
A good cross from Seriton Fernandes is met with by Sunil Chhetri who heads it just wide from a difficult position. Two minutes added.
45' Nepal 0-0 India
- 5 Sep 2021 12:25 PM GMT
No real tempo in India's buildup!
A number of Indian players have been sent for their warm-ups. Looks like a few changes are in the offing at the interval following an underwhelming first half.
40' Nepal 0-0 India
- 5 Sep 2021 12:19 PM GMT
Half-Time approaching
More than half an hour into the match, India haven't been able to create even one clear-cut opportunity while Nepal have had two.
33' Nepal 0-0 India
- 5 Sep 2021 12:14 PM GMT
Another chance missed by Nepal
Ashish Lama almost gets on the end of a brilliant cross down the right from Ayush, but the ball just about evades him. Would have been a brilliant goal.
- 5 Sep 2021 12:10 PM GMT
Chance for Thapa!
A cross from the left finds Anirudh Thapa inside the Nepal box but his first touch allows the goalkeeper to come out and clear. Good opportunity missed.
25' Nepal 0-0 India
