FILE: Nepal National Women’s Football team players pose for a portrait before the game. Courtesy: ANFA/facebook
KATHMANDU: Nepal women’s national football team romped to 1-0 victory over Tajikistan and progressed into the final of the Nadezhda Cup in Karakol, Kyrgyz Republic on Tuesday.
Prolific striker Sabitra Bhandari scored a solitary goal in the 86th minute in a must-win encounter today. Both the teams created numerous goal-scoring opportunities but to no avail.
After this victory, Nepal will lock their horns against Uzbekistan for the coveted trophy on Thursday.
Earlier, Nepal had defeated the hosts Kyrgyz Republic 8-0 before suffering 2-0 defeat against the Uzbeks.
Nepal are taking part in the event as the preparation for the upcoming Sough Asina GAmes, slated for December 1-1- in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
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