Nepal U-20 Women’s National Team staged a thrilling comeback to defeat China Yunnan U-20 3–1 in a friendly match held at Dasharath Stadium, Tripureshwor on the occasion of the Chinese New Year.
This friendly match, which has been organized annually for the past three years, was previously contested by the men’s teams. This is the first time the Nepal U-20 Women’s team participated in the event.
China Yunnan took the lead in the 41st minute through Shi Xiaoting, but Nepal mounted a strong second-half response. The goals for Nepal were scored by Sukriya Miya (84’), Birsana Chaudhary (87’), and Sajani Syangtan (90+5’), securing a 3–1 victory for the hosts.
The match was inaugurated by Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Shraddha Shrestha, and the opening ceremony was attended by Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Loknath Paudel, National Sports Council member Ramcharitra Mehta, ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai, and senior officials from the Chinese Embassy in Nepal.
Ahead of kickoff, cultural performances reflecting the diversity of Nepal and China were presented, adding a festive atmosphere to the friendly encounter.
