India won their second consecutive group match in South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) championship as they beat Nepal 2-0. The Indian team, with the win, also booked a place in the semifinal along with Kuwait from Group A.

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An 82nd-minute strike by Sunil Chhetri handed India a 1-0 win over Nepal in the SAFF Championship 2021 Group Stage, at the National Stadium here. The Indian captain's goal was special as it meant that he also equalled football great Pele in terms of most number of international goals, now being tied on 77.

SAFF Championship: Sunil Chhetri equals Pele's record as India beat Nepal 1-0

Igor Stimac, the head coach of the Indian football team, stated the Blue Tigers are "still alive" in the ongoing SAFF Championship before their match against Nepal.

India 'still alive' in SAFF Championship, says coach Igor Stimac as Blue Tigers face Nepal in must-win match