SAFF Women's Championship 2022 Semifinals Live Commentary: Nepal Vs India

04:30 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Nepal vs India semi-final match in SAFF Women's Championship 2022. The kick-off is just an hour away! I’m your host Uttiyo Sarkar, and I’ll be keeping you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

Nepal vs India: Build-up

These two national teams were finalists in the previous edition where the Blue Tigresses won the tournament by a 3-1 scoreline. This time, the scenario is different as both teams will fight it out for a place in the final.

Nepal are the host country and will have the support of the spectators, whereas India need to make a comeback after a reality check against Bangladesh in the final group fixture. The Indian women’s team are the reigning champions but Nepalese women will back themselves to cause another upset, especially when Suren Chhetri’s women are recovering from a sapping defeat in their last outing.

Nepal, being the host, would not like to disappoint the home crowd and seal a place in the final and finally win its first-ever SAFF Women’s Championship trophy. Losing in the final in the previous edition was a difficult blow but the signs are positive this time. The hosts will aim to repeat Bangladesh’s feat of defeating India and causing a huge upset.

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The Indian team are strong favourites for the title, despite an uncharacteristic defeat against Bangladesh in the final group fixture. Since the Blue Tigresses finished second in the group, they are to face a confident Nepal side, that was group toppers in Group B. If the upcoming semi-final ends up in defeat for India, then it will result in a new champion at the SAFF Women’s Championship, as all the previous five editions have been won by the Indian women’s team.

Therefore, the stakes could not be higher for the defending champions and they must respond with a convincing win in the semis.

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