Archive · 20 Aug 2025
India's U17 Women's Team Thrashes Nepal in Championship Opener
India's under-17 girls' soccer team played a match against Nepal and won big!
They scored seven goals, while Nepal scored none.
Three players each scored two goals, and the captain scored one.
The team's teamwork and practice were obvious.
They are in a tournament where they play each team twice.
India's U17 women's team defeated Nepal 7-0 in the SAFF U17 Women's Championship opener.
Nira Chanu Longjam, Abhista Basnett, and Anushka Kumari each scored twice for India.
Captain Julan Nongmaithem also scored, contributing to India's commanding lead.
India's dominance was evident throughout the match, leading to a 5-0 half-time lead.
The team's cohesion was a result of months of training, evident in sharp passing and a strong defense.
- Who
- Indian and Nepalese U17 women's soccer teams
- What
- SAFF U17 Women's Championship Match
- When
- August 20th, 2025
- Where
- Thimphu, Bhutan
- Why
- To compete in the SAFF U17 Women's Championship
- Winning Score
- India 7, Nepal 0
- Tournament
- SAFF U17 Women's Championship
- Location
- Thimphu, Bhutan
- India Goal Scorers
- Nira Chanu Longjam, Abhista Basnett, Anushka Kumari, Julan Nongmaithem
- Tournament Format
- Double round-robin
Sources
India all set to begin SAFF U17 Women's Championship campaign in Bhutan
New Format, Fresh Challenges: Confident India Women Begin SAFF Title Quest
India thrash Nepal 7-0 in SAFF U17 Women’s Championship campaign opener
Young Tigresses run riot in SAFF C'ship opener
India Score Seven Past Nepal In SAFF U-17 Women's Championship Opener
