Bangladesh secure SAFF U-16 Women's Championship with India win

Bangladesh defeated India 3-1 and secured a place in the finals of the SAFF U-16 Women's Championship on Tuesday.

The other finalists of the competition will be decided by the Nepal vs India match on Thursday afternoon.  

Two late goals saw Bangladesh fend off India for the place in the finals.

Alpi Akter gave Bangladesh the lead in the ninth minute of the match before India equalized through Anushka Kumari in the 55th minute.

Bangladesh restored their lead through Sauravi Akanda Prity in the 78th before Arpita Biswas sealed the victory one minute from time.

Undefeated Bangladesh play their final group match against winless and goalless Bhutan on March 8.