Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Dhaka: Nepal scripted an emphatic 2-0 victory over hosts Bangladesh in the final Group A match of the SAFF Cup 2018 to make a dramatic entry to the semi-finals on Saturday.
The victory meant Nepal topped the group with Pakistan, who defeated Bhutan, finished second to also advance to the semi-finals.
Bangladesh were resilient and well-organised for the first 30 minutes until a free-kick by Bimal Magar and a goalkeeping mistake made it 0-1 for Bal Gopal Maharjan’s team in the 33rd minute to make the hosts jittery.
The goal gave Nepal confidence to stay in control for the rest of the match. Nawayug Shrestha scored in the 90th minute to extinguish any dreams of a late dramatic equaliser from the hosts.
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