Nepal Reach SAFF U-19 Semifinals After Big Win Over Sri Lanka

Nepal have qualified for the semifinals of the SAFF U-19 Championship after beating Sri Lanka 5–0 in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

This was Nepal’s first match in Group B, and the win confirmed their place in the final four with one game still left to play.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have been knocked out of the tournament. They lost their first match 8–0 to India and have now suffered two defeats in a row.

India have also secured a spot in the semifinals. The group winner will be decided in the match between Nepal and India on Tuesday.

Match Summary

At the Golden Jubilee Stadium, Nepal scored once in the first half and added four more in the second.

• 45+4’: Sujan Dangol scored in first-half injury time to give Nepal the lead.
• 61’: Dharbendra Kunwar made it 2–0.
• 77’: Subash Bam Thakuri added the third.
• 89’: Bigyan Khadka scored to make it 4–0.
• 90+: Lakshu Thapa sealed the win with a brilliant free-kick in injury time.

Nepal will now face India to decide who tops the group.