The second defeat in the three-team group, following a 1-0 loss to Sri Lanka in the opener, also ended Nepal's journey from the tournament. Only a win over India could have secured Nepal's place in the semifinal. The result meant India, with six points, and Sri Lanka, with three points, advance into the knockout stage as group winner and runner-up.
In the last two editions, Nepal had reached the semifinals in 2011 in India and 2013 in Kathmandu.
Meanwhile, Nepal had not scored since beating India 2-1 in group stage of the 2013 SAFF Championship held in Kathmandu.
Bimial Gharti Magar ended Nepal's goal drought with an early score but India responded with a brace from Lallianzuala Chhangte and one each from Rowlin Borges and skipper Sunil Chhetri.
Bimal scored the opening goal of the match in three minutes to stun India. Bimal tapped in from close range after he comfortably collected Navayug Shrestha's strike that rebounded off the post.
India, which build the game patiently, leveled the score in the 26th minute after being denied on numerous occasions. Rowlin Borges equalized after he collected a freekick inside the danger zone.
Nepal conceded the remaining three goals in the second half with the home team making going ahead 2-1 in the 67th minute. Skipper Sunil netted capitalizing on defensive lapses of Nepal.
India's upcoming footballer Lallianzuala Chhangte made it 3-1 in the 81st minute with a sensational goal and wrapped up the comprehensive victory with his second
individual goal in the 90th minute.
After the match, Nepal's coach Patrick Assumes commented that his side started the match well but failed to continue the same momentum in the second half. He also added that Bimal's injury was a huge setback for his side.
"Bimal's injury was a huge setback. The forward line did not play the same in the second half. However, I am proud of the playing style of the team," said Assumes during the post match conference, adding, "I am happy for the team's performance. The score doesn't matter. The tournament gave experience to the team. We risked the game and conceded twice. We should have defeated Sri Lanka in the first match," he added.
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