2015 SAFF U-19 Championship
The 2015 SAFF U-19 Championship was the 1st edition of the SAFF U-19 Championship, an international football competition for men's under-19 national teams organized by SAFF. The tournament was hosted by Nepal from 20–29 of August. Six teams from the region took part, dividing into two groups. Nepal defeated India in the penalty shot in the finals and won the championship making Nepal first country to win the first U-19 SAFF Championship.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Nepal |
| Dates | 20–29 August |
| Teams | 6 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | ANFA Complex (in Lalitpur host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Nepal (1st title) |
| Runners-up | India |
| Third place | Not Awarded |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 9 |
| Goals scored | 24 (2.67 per match) |
| Attendance | 24,704 (2,745 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Bimal Magar Anjan Bista (3 goals) |
On 3 August, both Pakistan and Sri Lanka withdrew from the competition.
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