New Delhi: Welcome to live coverage of the International friendly between India and Nepal.


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20:56 IST: FULL TIME! India clinch a 2-0 victory over Nepal, courtesy goals from Sandesh Jhingan and Jeje Lalpekhlua.


20:45 IST: Sandesh Jhingan has made way for Arnab Mondal.


20:40 IST: Jeje Lalpekhlua makes India's numerical advantage count to slot the ball for the team's second.


20:34 IST: RED CARD! The Nepalese skipper Biraj Maharjan is given his marching orders. Nepal down to 10 men.


20:28 IST: Sandesh Jhingan has broken the dealock. India finally lead 1-0.


20:12 IST: Jackichand Singh makes way for Bikash Jairu and Daniel Lalhimpuia comes in for Robin Singh as the second half begins.


19:51 IST: Nawayug Shreshta bottles the chance to hit opening goal of the match after a mix-up in the Indian defence. That was virtually the last attack of the half. Half time it is!


19:43 IST: India have enjoyed a couple of good chances so far, but have failed to convert on either of those chances. Half time just about 5 mins away.


19:34 IST: Robin latches on a Eugene through ball and tries to score from a tight angle, but his shot went over.



19:27 IST: Frustrating outing for Robin Singh as the Nepalese defence remains tight, especially on him. India enjoying possession so far, but just not able to create clear cut chances.


19:18 IST: Ball spending most of the time in the middle of the park, India trying hard to break the Nepalese defence, but have only gotten one corner so far.


19:09 IST: 7 mins gone, Robin Singh looking to put some pressure on the Nepalese defense. But no avail so far!


19:01 IST: The teams are out on the pitch for. Match set to begin. Stay tuned!


18:57 IST: Here are the squads:-



Hoping to make the most of their recent surge in their fate on the international circuit, Indian football team take on Nepal in a friendly encounter at the Football Arena in Andheri Sports Complex where India's dramatic ascension to no. 100 in the FIFA rankings commenced last September with a 4-0 rout of Puerto Rico.


With India's vital AFC Asian Cup Group A qualifier against Kyrgyzstan right around the corner, national head coach Stephen Constantine would be keen to put his best available combination to test, though a few top players from Bengaluru FC and Mohun Bagan will miss out due to club commitments.


The most heartbreaking news for Indian football fans is that skipper Sunil Chhetri and the Bengaluru FC's Federation Cup triumph hero CK Vineeth won't be featuring against Nepal.


The two teams last met at the SAFF Championship in Trivandrum in December 2015, where goals from Rowllin Borges, Chhetri and a brace from Lallianzuala Chhangte helped India claim a resounding 4-1 victory.


Form guide in last 5 season:-


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Here's everything you need to know about the highly anticipated encounter:-


When and what time is the match between India and Nepal?


The match is scheduled to take place today, June 6, at 7:00 PM IST.


Where is the match between India and Nepal being played?


The match is being played at the Mumbai Football Arena stadium.


Where to watch the match on TV? Which channel is broadcasting it?


The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 2 HD.


Where to watch the live streaming of the match?


The live streaming will be available on Hotstar.