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The second match, between Nepal and Sri Lanka, is scheduled for 5:30 pm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In Group B, Nepal currently leads with 4 points from two matches, while Bhutan is in second place, also with four points.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sri Lanka follows in third with three points, and Maldives has been eliminated from the semi-finals after losing both of their matches. Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka all have a chance to qualify for the semi-finals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nepal can secure their spot with a draw against Sri Lanka, and Bhutan can do the same with a draw in their match. In the ongoing tournament, Bangladesh and India have already reached the semi-finals from Group A, while Pakistan has been eliminated from the group stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KATHMANDU &#8211; Two matches in Group B of the ongoing SAFF Women\u2019s Championship will take place today in Kathmandu. 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