Nepal lose to India in SAFF U-17 Women's Championship opener

Nepal lose 4-1 to India in the opening match of the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship in Dhaka on Monday.

India raced to a 3-0 lead until half time with a brace from Shilji Shahji and Pooja. Nepal pulled one back through Barsha Oli in the 54th minute but India sealed the win after Shahji completed her hat-trick in the 81st minute.

Nepal will play their second match against Bhutan on Wednesday.