Nepal begin campaign with 2–1 win over Sri Lanka

Nepal made a winning start to their campaign with a 2–1 victory over Sri Lanka in the SAFF Men’s Futsal Championship in Thailand on Friday.

Sri Lanka took the lead through Mohamed Kursheeth Mohamed Shajaan in the 10th minute. Nepal responded strongly as Saroj Tamang scored twice, finding the net in the 15th and 21st minutes to turn the match in Nepal’s favor.

Nepal will face India in their next match of the SAFF Men’s Futsal Championship.