India was made to sweat by a very improved Bhutan team as the hosts edged past 1-0 to make the finals of the SAFF Women’s Championship at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium here on Wednesday evening.

After a goalless first half, Team India was beefed up by the inclusion of star player, midfielder Manisha Kalyan in the second half. Her presence boosted the side and a series of determined attacks followed. Off one such attack, midfielder Sanfida Nongrum received an assist from the left flank and went on to beat the Bhutanese goalkeeper in the 57th minute.