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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 12:04 PM GMT
Same old story!
After a decent start when they were trying to play quick passes and carry the ball forward, India has fallen back to its old habit of giving away possession cheaply.
Nepal gaining in confidence.
19' Nepal 0-0 India
- 5 Sep 2021 12:01 PM GMT
BIG chance missed by Nepal!
A terrible kick from Amrinder Singh falls straight to a Nepali feet in midfield. The attempted shot takes a wicked deflection and lands perfectly for Manish Dangi who slips and fluffs his line from inside the box.
Close shave for India!
14' Nepal 0-0 India
- 5 Sep 2021 11:54 AM GMT
Apuia dictating play..
Apuia in the middle of the park is trying to initiate attacks by spraying passes towards either flank where Bipin and Manvir are ready to make late runs. These three will be important today.
8' Nepal 0-0 India
- 5 Sep 2021 11:52 AM GMT
Steady start to the game!
Indian players are trying to establish their dominance on the ball in the early minutes. But Nepal is quick in closing down passing channels for now.
- 5 Sep 2021 11:47 AM GMT
And we're off!
The game kicks off in front of a packed crowd at the Dashrath Stadium in Kathmandu.
- 5 Sep 2021 11:07 AM GMT
Interesting choices....
With Brandon going out, it seems like captain Sunil Chhetri will be employed in a slightly different role today, that of a second striker or an advanced playmaker.
Amrinder finally gets a game in goal too, will be interesting to see how he fares.
- 5 Sep 2021 10:53 AM GMT
Team News!
A number of changes as Igor Stimac introduces some new faces. First start for young Seriton Fernandes and Rahim Ali..
- 5 Sep 2021 10:51 AM GMT
Hello & Welcome!!
A warm welcome to every Indian football fan who has tuned in for the second international friendly between India and Nepal.
This is Sayan, and I will take you through what promises to be an intriguing 90 minutes of action!
Line ups coming up....
