Nepal began their 2024 SAFF Women's Championship campaign with a goalless draw against Bhutan on Friday at the Dasharath Stadium. Despite dominating possession for most of the match, Nepal failed to find the back of the net.
Adding to their woes, Nepal lost defender Hira Kumari Bhujel and midfielder Dipa Shahi to what appeared to be serious injuries.
Bhutan's goalkeeper, Sangita Monger, was instrumental in keeping her team in the game, making several crucial saves to deny Nepal a breakthrough.
Rashmi Ghising, Saru Limbu, Amisha Karki, Dipa Shahi, and Rekha Poudel all missed key chances that could have secured three points for Nepal.
Notably, this draw marks the first time Nepal has played a goalless match in the history of the SAFF Women's Championship, having scored at least once in all previous six editions.