KATHMANDU: Nepal’s dream to lift the SAFF Women’s Championship has shattered once again on Friday after it faced a 3-1 defeat against its archrival India. Nepal was forced to satisfy itself as the runner-up of the tournament in the final match held at Sahid Stadium, Biratnagar.

India once again became a hurdle for Nepal to clinch the title. Nepal has failed to win against India in the finals of championships it has faced. Nepal has lost all the four finals against the southern neighbor.

On the other hand, India has recorded a historic win after winning all the series of the SAFF Women’s Championship.

Dallima Chhibber of India scored for her country at the 26^th minute of the game. Similarly, Grace Dangmei doubled the score point by scoring at the 63rd minute. In the 76^th minute, substitute player Anju Tamang extended the gap.

Although Nepal played a dominant game, but could not score and was forced to settle as the runner-up for the fourth time. Nepal’s Sabitra Bhandari scored for Nepal at the 33^rd minute of the game through a header within the D-box.