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SAG Women's Football: India defend title with a 2-0 win, Nepal settle for silver

SAG Women's Football: India defend title with a 2-0 win, Nepal settle for silver

By THT Online

Nepal national women's football team pose for a group photo prior to their game against the Maldives during 13th South Asian Games, in Pokhara, on Thursday, December 05, 2019. Photo: Rup Narayan Dhakal/THT

UPDATED AT 2:55 PM KATHMANDU: India have defeated hosts Nepal in the women's football final securing yet another gold at the ongoing South Asian Games. MG Baladevi had scored a goal for India in the 18th minute giving the defending champions an early lead in the first half. Baladevi struck with a second goal in the 55th minute shaking hopes of Nepal to earn a gold in the event. Nepal failed to produce any goals despite having come across a couple of chances. The match was held at the Pokhara Stadium. India are leading the South Asian Games medal tally with a huge margin at the moment. The mega sporting event will see its closing ceremony on December 10.