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SAFF U17 Championship: India Blue Colts beat Nepal - Highlights
Follow highlights of the SAFF U17 Championship semi-final as India U17 face Nepal at the Racecourse International Stadium.
SAFF U17 Championship Semi-Final Live: India U17 vs Nepal – Blue Colts Eye Final Spot (Photo credit: AIFF)
India U17 booked their place in the SAFF U17 Championship final with a dominant 3-0 win over Nepal U17 at the Racecourse International Stadium. The Blue Colts started strongly but struggled to break down a resilient Nepal defence in the first half, and the teams went into the break goalless.
The breakthrough came in the 60th minute, when Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam (#20) capitalised on a loose ball after a midfield pass from Korou Meitei Konthoujam (#12) to smash home a sublime finish. India doubled their lead in the 79th minute through Azlan Shah Kh (#15), who produced a brilliant solo run and left-footed strike despite pressure from the Nepal defence.
The win was sealed deep into stoppage time when Diamond Singh Thokchom (#11), coming off the bench, finished expertly from a precise Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam (#20) cross.
With this commanding victory, India advance to the final for the second consecutive edition, keeping their hopes of defending the title alive. The Blue Colts will now await the winner of the other semi-final for a shot at glory.
Final Score: India U17 3-0 Nepal U17
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 25 Sep 2025 3:53 PM GMT
FT: India 3-0 Nepal
The final whistle blows and India U17 book their place in a second consecutive SAFF U17 Championship final! Goals from Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam, Azlan Shah Kh, and Diamond Singh Thokchom seal a commanding victory as the Blue Colts move one step closer to defending their title.
- 25 Sep 2025 3:52 PM GMT
94' Goal for India!
A sublime cross from Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam (#20) on the left finds substitute Diamond Singh Thokchom (#11), who produces a superb finish to seal the win in style!
India 3-0 Nepal
- 25 Sep 2025 3:39 PM GMT
79' Goal for India!
Super sub Azlan Shah Kh makes an electrifying solo run into the box from the right. Despite stumbling under pressure from a Nepal defender, he regains control and unleashes a spectacular left-footed strike into the net!
India 2-0 Nepal
- 25 Sep 2025 3:20 PM GMT
60' Goal for India!
A clever move starts with a pass from Korou Meitei Konthoujam in midfield to Shubham Poonia just outside the box. Nepal’s defence intercepts, but the loose ball falls kindly to Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam, who smashes home a sublime finish!
India 1-0 Nepal
- 25 Sep 2025 3:01 PM GMT
46' Second half kicks off!
We’re back underway at the Racecourse International Stadium. India U17 look to break the deadlock, while Nepal U17 aim to capitalise on their first-half chances.
India 0-0 Nepal
- 25 Sep 2025 2:47 PM GMT
HT: India 0-0 Nepal!
The referee blows for half-time after an intense first 45 minutes. Both teams had chances—India U17 looked dangerous in attack, while Nepal U17 tested the goalkeeper on a couple of occasions. The score remains level going into the break.
- 25 Sep 2025 2:39 PM GMT
37' Nepal chance!
A defensive slip from India U17 allows Pratis Thapa Magar to pounce. He fires a strong shot, but Manash Jyoti Baruah makes a brilliant save to keep it out.
India 0-0 Nepal
- 25 Sep 2025 2:32 PM GMT
30' India chance!
A promising attacking move from the India U17 forward line sees Rahan Ahmed take a shot, but it sails over the bar.
India 0-0 Nepal
- 25 Sep 2025 2:17 PM GMT
15' Still goalless!
Both sides have had chances in the opening quarter of the match. India U17 created some promising opportunities, while Nepal U17 looked dangerous on the counter.
India 0-0 Nepal
