A look at how the land lies in SAFF Group A
With Group A finely balanced ahead of the final round of matches fanatix takes a look at all the possible permutations ready for the last group stage matches.
Currently Nepal sit top of the group, ahead on goal difference behind India, both sides have four points. Pakistan and Bangladesh are third and fourth respectively.
In the final round of matches India play Nepal and Pakistan face Bangladesh. Should India and Nepal draw then both sides will go through, the hosts topping the table on goal difference.
The only way either Bangladesh or Pakistan have a chance of making it to the semi-finals are if one side is victorious in the opposing group game.
Should both India and Pakistan win, then the final semi-final spot would go to goal difference. A heavy Pakistan win and a defeat for Nepal would mean the group leaders would miss out on progression.
A Bangladesh win would create the most problems for India. Should the Bengal Tigers win, The Wim Koevermans side will have to get some sort of result against Nepal to be sure of qualification
Both games take place on Thursday at 15-30 local time.
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