India in SAFF Cup semis despite loss to Nepal

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IANS Kathmandu
Last Updated : Sep 05 2013 | 5:36 PM IST

A last gasp goal by Robin Singh in their shock 1-2 loss to Nepal carried India into the semi-finals, thanks to their win against Pakistan after the two teams were tied on goal difference at the conclusion of the group phase of the SAFF Cup football tournament here Thursday.

Both India and Pakistan were tied on zero goal difference after Pakistan beat Bangladesh 2-1 in their last Group A match. But India moved into the final four on account of their 1-0 win against Pakistan.

Nepal also made the semi-finals as they top the teams from Group A.

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First Published: Sep 05 2013 | 5:34 PM IST

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