Nepal lose to Cambodia in the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Nepal faced a tough defeat in their opening match of the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers, falling 4-1 to Cambodia in Chinese Taipei on Saturday.

The Cambodian team dominated the match at Fu Jen University in New Taipei. Vreak Phan opened the scoring in just the third minute, followed by Phoeuk Thatthai, who doubled their advantage four minutes later.

Nepal's Samir Tamang managed to pull one back with a header in stoppage time of the first half.

However, Cambodia responded strongly in the second half, with substitute Mean Chanrith scoring the team's third goal in the 61st minute.

Eav Sovannara capped off the victory with a goal in the 83rd minute, making it 4-1.

Nepal will look to bounce back in their next match against hosts Chinese Taipei on Monday.