Nepal playing decisive match against Bangladesh
To advance to the final, Nepal must win today's match by a wide margin.
KATHMANDU: Nepal is playing Bangladesh in the U-20 SAFF Championship today. This match will begin at 4:15 p.m. in Nepali time.
To advance to the final, Nepal must win today’s match by a wide margin. Nepal’s chances of reaching the final appear bleak after a humiliating 8-0 defeat to India on Sunday.
Bangladesh has won three matches so far and currently leads the group with nine points. Similarly, India is second in goal difference after scoring 6 points with 2 wins and 1 loss in three matches, while Nepal is third with 6 points with 2 wins and 1 loss in three matches.
The Maldives are fourth with two losses and one draw in three games and one point, while Sri Lanka is fifth with three losses and one draw in four games. Today is also India’s final match against the Maldives. According to Nepali time, the game will begin at 7 p.m.
Sri Lanka has already been eliminated from the tournament despite having played all four of their matches. The finals will feature the top two countries from the league stage. The final game is scheduled for next Friday.