India U-17 face Nepal hurdle in semifinals of SAFF U17 Championship

A buoyant Indian football team will take on Nepal in the semi-finals of the SAFF U17 Championship here on Saturday, hoping to continue its good run of form in the continental age-group tournament.

The Blue Colts eased into the last four as Group A table toppers after beating Bangladesh (1-0) and Maldives (3-0).

Nepal, on the other hand, sneaked into the semi-finals, thanks to a late winner against Bhutan in their last group match, which lifted them to second place in Group B behind Pakistan , who will face Bangladesh in the second semi-finals later on Saturday.