LAHORE - South Asian Games gold medallist India and Nepal will contest the first ever SAFF Womens Football Championship final at the Coxs Bazar Stadium on Thursday, 23 December at 12,30 PM PST. Bangladeshs dream of playing the final of the first-ever SAFF Women Football Championship was dashed as an inspired Nepal thumped the hosts 3-0 in the second semi-final, said an information made available here on Wednesday. The 3-0 victory for Nepal means the final would be a rematch of India-Nepal final of the 11th South Asian Games earlier this year, which India won by a 3-1 score line. But this time India will be up against a side that have grown from strength to strength, bulldozing their way to the final. Jamuna Gurung and Anu Lama, arguably the most lethal striking duo of women soccer in South Asia, shared three goals between them in 3-0 win. Nepals devastating form was on show right from the start of the match as they threatened the Bangladesh goal a few times before taking the lead with a Jamuna header on the 16th minute. It was a fine cross from Lama down the right, which was headed in powerfully by the Nepal captain for her ninth goal of the event. Bangladesh though kept their spirits up, regrouped and stole some possession with neat passing in the midfield. However, the good work in the middle was not enough to pose a serious threat to the Nepal goal. On the contrary, the hosts could have gone two down, but the crossbar came to the rescue once and later a defender cleared one off the line to keep the deficit within reach. The second half saw Jamuna and Lama find more space inside the box as Bangladesh tried to press for an equaliser which gave Nepal the opening for a second goal on the 71st minute. Taking advantage of a defensive lapse, Lama drilled the ball straight to the goalkeeper Sabina who made a sprawling save on the first attempt but was helpless on the rebound. With that, Lamas tally in the tournament reached eleven. Her partner, Jamuna sealed the match five minutes later with her second goal of the day and 10th of the tournament. Collecting the ball from Dipa Adhiikari, Jamuna sped past a defender wrongfooted the keeper before putting it calmly into the back of the net to give the Nepalese a richly deserved win. For Bangladesh, as well as Pakistan, it was back to the drawing board, a moment to reflect on their achievement and a reminder that the womens game needs to have a serious approach if they are to challenge for the supremacy in South Asia. Jamuna was satisfied having scored a brace in the match and said it was down to their superior technical skill and stamina that they had this comprehensive win. I am very happy to have scored and help Nepal win. Bangladesh played well, but our superior technique helped us win, said Jamuna who had scored the solitary goal in their previous win against Bangladesh at the SA Games back in February. Nepalese coach Dhruva KC was a jubilant man. My forwards were capable of utilising the opportunities and they had a crucial role in taking the team to the final, Bangladesh has deficiency in tactics and techniques, Dhruva said. Bangladesh coach Golam Rabbani Choton admitted his weaknesses.