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2021-03-27

Nepal, Bangladesh to meet in final after goalless stalemate

Nepal will face Bangladesh in the final of the Three Nations Cup 2021 after the final group match between the two sides ended on a goalless draw.

Having won their first match, Bangladesh secured their place in the final after Nepal drew against Kyrgyzstan Olympic Team. Nepal earned two points from two matches while Kyrgyzstan had one from two.

Nepal held plenty of possession but could not find a goal against a much-changed Bangladeshi side. Anjan Bista could not direct his header in the 21st minute into the post. Bista's free header from a cross by Tridev Gurung went over the bar.

Bangladesh's also missed opportunities and the best of them fell to skipper Jamal Bhuyal in the 40th minute. Jamal's free-kick sailed few inches off the bar.

Nepal romped up the pressure in the second half following the introduction of Bishal Rai and Sunil Bal but yet could not find the opposition net. Abhishek Rijal saw his header go wide when he jumped to meet Ranjit Dhimal's cross in the 65th minute.

Bangladesh head coach James Day said they were happy to keep a clean sheet and rotate players. "Nepal got on top few times but that didn't hurt us. It is nice to get into the final and now we want to win it," said Day.

Nepal's head coach Bal Gopal Maharjan said their strategy was not to lose point in today's game. "We played good football in second half. We want to play even better and lift the trophy," said Maharjan.

Nepal's Rohit Chand was adjudged as the Player of the Match. The final will also be played at Dasharath Stadium on Monday.

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2021-03-27

TAFC to play friendly against Kyrgyzstan Olympic Team at Dasharath Stadium

Tribhuvan Army Football Club (TAFC) will play a friendly match against Kyrgyzstan Olympic Team upon the request of the latter in the Dasharath Stadium on Sunday.

The match will be played at 3:30 pm.

TAFC are currently preparing for AFC Cup preliminary round. They will play against Srilanka Police on April 7.

Entry for the match has been made free.

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2021-03-25

Nepal play goalless draw against Kyrgyzstan

Nepal played out a goalless draw against Kyrgyzstan Olympic Team in the Three Nations Cup 2021 match at Dasharath Stadium on Thursday.

Bangladesh, after their win against Kyrgyzstan, have now secured their place in the final while Nepal and Kyrgyzstan both are in contention for the other place. Nepal will require only a draw against Bangladesh to reach the final.

Nepali team saw plenty of possession but was unable to break down the Kyrgyz team. They started well and maintained plenty of possession throughout the game. The closest Nepal came to scoring was when Anjan Bista's shot in the 14th minute struck the bar. A lively Bista also saw his shot sail wide in the 33rd minute.

Kyrgyzstan rarely threatened the Nepali goalpost in the game. They were further pegged back when their captain Tashiev Kamolidin was sent off in the 67th minute following a double bookable offence.

Nepal's coach Bal Gopal Maharjan said he was happy with the team's performance in the draw. "The team is playing a competitive match after such a long time. I am satisfied with the team's performance," said Maharjan.

Maharjan added the team will put on a better performance in their final group match against Bangladesh. "The team played as the way I instructed them. Yes we could not score but our game was good and it will improve in next match," said Maharjan.

Kyrgyzstan's coach Zholdoshov Nurbek said his players gave their best. "We were good in the first half but came under pressure in the second especially when our captain was sent off," said Nurbek. "The Nepali team are quicker than Bangladeshi team and they play dynamic football."

Nurbek said they were still hopeful of reaching the finals but should wait for Nepal's match against Bangladesh.

Nepal will play Bangladesh in the final group match on Saturday.

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2021-03-24

Nepali squad for Three Nations Cup 2021 announced

Nepali men's national team Head Coach Bal Gopal Maharjan has announced 23-member squad under the captainship of Kiran Kumar Limbu for the ongoing Three Nations Cup 2021 on Thursday.

Coach Maharjan has axed 10 players from those currently training in the national camp.

Goalkeer duo Bishal Shrestha and Bishal Sunuwar, defenders Palsang Lama, Suraj BK and Bikash Khawas, midfielders Hemanta Thapa Magar and Santosh Tamang and forwards Ashish Lama, George Prince Karki and Nawayug Shrestha have been left out from the national team squad. The players will now be released from the camp.

Nepal will play Kyrgyzstan in its first match of the tournament on Thursday before taking on Bangladesh on Saturday.

Bangladesh defeated Kyrgyzstan 1-0 in the opening match of the tournament on Tuesday.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Kiran Kumar Limbu (Captain), Bikesh Kuthu, Deep Karki

Defenders: Ranjit Dhimal, Nishan Khadka, Rohit Chand, Ananta Tamang, Dinesh Rajbanshi, Ajit Bhandari, Biraj Maharjan, Tshring Gurung

Midfielders: Tridev Gurung, Sujal Shrestha, Tej Tamang, Arik Bista, Sanjog Rai, Bishal Rai, Sunil Bal, Rabi Shankar Paswan

Forwards: Anjan Bista, Darshan Gurung, Abhishek Rijal, Bharat Khawas  

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